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
Pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto bar stools for Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Pair of mid-century Alvar Aalto bar stools for Artek, good honey colour.
Category
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Plywood
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Willy Guhl Loop Chairs, Switzerland
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic pair of cement chairs by Swiss designer Willy Guhl for Eternit. Brand new. Hand made in Switzerland. Newly produced. Priced as a pair. One of the most iconic chairs ever de...
Category
2010s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Cement
Vintage Hand Carved Draped Low Stools - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Crafted with timeless elegance, these hand-carved low stools exude quintessential American charm. Featuring intricate detailing and draped accents, th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Danish Pair 1940s Spindleback Lounge Chairs by Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sculptural and very beautiful 1940s model 117 high back open arm lounge chairs made of stained and lacquered beech wood designed by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk. These ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Grand Confort Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair 1970s
By Le Corbusier
Located in Čelinac, BA
Le Corbusier LC2 Longue Chair Grand Confort Italy 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, set of six dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Aussie" Moonlight by Skandilock, Czech Republic, 1950s
Pine dining chairs by TON featuring a sheepskin in off-white ...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine, Sheepskin
Walnut Leather Lounge Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A bent wood walnut Mid Century lounge chair with black leather seat sitting on a chrome base . Unlike the classic Eames lounge chair this model has a spring base for movement which f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Midcentury Rare Lounge Chairs Pine Wood, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- very confortable
- design
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Pine
'Medea' Chair by Vittorio Nobili, Italy 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Der Medea Stuhl von Vittorio Nobili zeichnet sich durch seine schlanken Metallbeine und die charakteristische Sitzschale mit einer ovalen Aussparung in der Mitte aus. In einem sehr g...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wood
Tito Agnoli Cane Bamboo Stools, Italy, c. 1960
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tito Agnoli Cane Bamboo Stools, Italy, c. 1960
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Danish Easy Wingback Chair with Open Armrests by Alfred Christensen, 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super elegant Danish high wingback armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved stained beech. Nice slim elegant sc...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Teak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and beautiful barrel or tub style lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1950's. Unique design and a strong presence to anchor a room. Legs, armrests and built-in frame in teak w...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Togo armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1973
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 70’s. He devoted 26 years of his life to the head of Ligne Roset’s design department. It was in 1973 that he designed ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Denis' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, model 'Denis', fabric, oak, France, 1960s
This ‘Denis’ lounge chair is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Cha...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Oscar Niemeyer Armchair and Ottoman Model "Alta", circa 1975 Leather
Located in Rovereta, SM
Oscar Niemeyer armchair and ottoman model "Alta", circa 1975.
Rare fireside chairs and its ottoman model "Alta" with adjustable seats and backrests in thick cushions upholstered in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iconic Anfibio sofa by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti 1970
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Iconic 3 seater sofa/bed designed by Alessandro Becchi for Giovannetti, 1970.
The sofa is in original leather, very good condition, smaal sign of aging, small hole( about2 mm) in the...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Ten black Bentwood Armchairs from Drevounia, Czech Republic, Mid-20th Century
By Drevounia
Located in Greding, DE
Set of ten black bentwood chairs by Drevounia, formerly Czechoslovakia. The chairs are designed in the style of Thonet. The seats and backrests are covered with Viennese wickerwork. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Mah Jong sofa in beige/sand fabric by Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois, France, 1970s
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition reupholstered Mah Jong modular sofa set by Hans Hopfer, designed in 1971 for Roche Bobois. It features multiple cushions that can be arranged in an endless number of ways...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sofa by Kurt Olsen Model 220 Papa Bear Style, 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian designed sofa by Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk as Model 220. This iconic sofa has a slight curve to it and teak "nails" on the armrest in typica...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool
"Big Mushroom" Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Comfort at the utmost!
This stunning "Big Mushroom" chair is designed by Pierre Paulin in the beginning of the 60's.
It is fabricated by Artifort.
Covered with very special and hig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
Set of Six Mid-century Italian Modern Marcel Breuer Cesca Chairs 70s
Located in Escalona, Toledo
Set of six Cesca chairs, model B32, made in Italy in the 1970s.
Some show signs of wear on the chrome but in general they are in good condition.
Black lacquered beech wood frames an...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Walnut and Off White Fabric Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1960’s.
Newly recovered with an off white fabric. The walnut legs are in original vintage condition, they show minor ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of `T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of `T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb, model 1651
Black lacquer frames, reupholstered with Great Plains boucle. We decided not to add buttons for a clean minima...
Category
1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Mid Century Modern Velvet Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century velvet lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. The chairs feature a newly blue velvet upholstery that is both comfortable and visually s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Velvet
Midcentury Adjustable Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl 1950 '
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable Bamboo and Rattan three -stand lounge chair features stylized pretzel arms.
It has a wonderful design with a classic look. Providing comfort a...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
1970s Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs - Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These beautiful mid-century modern lounge chairs was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. The unique barrel shape of these chairs is perfectly complemented by ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti 'Confidential' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti, lounge chair, model 'Confidential', fabric, Italy, 1972
In 1972, Italian architect and furniture designer Alberto Rosselli designed a distinctive loun...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric
Pair of pine stools attributed to G. Rivadossi
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the enchanting allure of a pair of pine wood stools, a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship attributed to of Giuseppe Rivadossi from the vibrant era of the 1960s-70s. ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Pine
Mid-Century Modern Model 218 Side Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé, 1961
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern model 218 side chair.
Design by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé Noordwolde.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Original solid metal frame, blac...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
1960's Italian Sculpted Wood Lounge Chair with Rush Seating
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique Italian designer lounge chair with woven Rush seating.
Sculpted bulbous wood frame covered in a creamy white enamel.
Exceptional quality piece of art furniture.
Chair is sol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Rush, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Arm Chair in Solid Teak & Original Fabric by D-Scan, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an elegant arm chair by D-SCAN made in the mid-1970's. In 100% original vintage condition this chair features graceful armrests, intricate finger joinery and exceptional ...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare François Monnet lounge chairs for Kappa France 1972
By Kappa, François Monnet
Located in London, GB
Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Jean François Monnet and manufactured by Kappa, France, in 1972.
Very rare to find as less than a hundred chairs were made.
These are in fan...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Maja sofa by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1971
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Raro divano 3 posti modello Maja disegnato da Emilio Guarnacci e Felix Padovano per 1p industria chimica per l' arredamento nel 1971.
Struttura in acciaio, poliuretano espanso indefo...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
1960s Mid Century Scoop Lounge Chair Designed by Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century scoop lounge chair is a true masterpiece of furniture design, designed and manufactured by Milo Baughman in the United States during the 1960s. The chair f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Maple
Pair of Chromcraft Black Tufted Swivel Lounge Chairs.. Ward Bennett
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Chromcraft Black Tufted Swivel Lounge Chairs.. attrib. Ward Bennett Designs,, Extremely comfortable,, 360% swivel.. Nice original condition,, Hand delivery avail to New York...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Hans J. Wegner: Pair of “FH 1788” Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans J. Wegner: Pair of “FH 1788” Armchairs Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Restored with new filling in original fabric cushions.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid-Century Iron Sectional Sofa Set Attributed To Dan Johnson Circa 1950
By Dan Johnson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful mid-century 4-pc sectional sofa set having solid black iron frames with mahogany paddle arms newly upholstered in thick boucle’ fabric attributed to Dan Johnson.
North Am...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Adrian Pearsall Grand Boomerang Sofa Upholstered in Luxurious Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrian Pearsall, 'Boomerang' sofa, reupholstered in "Louison" Perle by Pierre Frey, walnut, United States, 1960s
This boomerang sofa has a distinctive shape with a clear geometric s...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Walnut
sedia anni 60, stile Charlotte Perriand
Located in Felino, IT
sedia nello stile di Charlotte Perriand, mod Dordogne. questa sedia fu prodotta da Corbetta italy. Modello depositato. anni 60. struttura solida ,sana e senza tarli, paglia in ordine.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Mid - Century loveseat in sheepskin, Kaminsofa, Norway 1950s
Located in Bergen, NO
Designed in 1946 by Norwegian designers Adolf Relling & Fredrik Kayser, this “Kaminstol” (or "Fireplace chair/sofa") is a distinct early Norwegian modern design. Besides the unique l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Lambskin, Teak
Pair of armchairs 'Laila' in honey sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1948
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Very beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company.
This icon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair Of Italian Modern Chairs By Ron Arad For Moroso
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Modern Chairs By Ron Arad For Moroso.
Great pair of Italian modern chairs, club chairs, lounge chairs or side chairs were designed by Ron Arad for Moroso. These comfo...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
Large upholstered Lounge / Easy Chair From Denmark 1930's
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Large upholstered armchair from around the 1930s. Comfortable and embracing. Comparable to Flemming Lassen's style. Potentially reupholstered in lambswool. Requires ample space due t...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Brazilian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, cane, Brazil, 1950s.
The style of these Brazilian armchairs is simple and understated, where clear, fluent lines are allowed to emerge in the ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1940s Lounge Chair by Ernst Schwadron
Located in North Miami, FL
Sink into the comfy down-filled cushion on this voluptuous 1940s lounge chair designed by Austrian emigré Ernst Schwadron. Produced in the workshop of Illi Kagan (Vladimir's father),...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Down
Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of super sexy lounge chair in plush, fuzzy leopard print wool material. Recently reupholstered with tons of life on the fabric. The ultra modern chair...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
6 Eames 50th Anniversary Executive Aluminum Group Chairs for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six 50th Anniversary edition 1958 - 2008 executive rolling high back aluminum group chairs . Upholstered in a smooth and soft taupe spinney back leather only for this editio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Mid 20th Century Modern Alky Lounge chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort
Located in Brugge, BE
1970s
“Alky”
Netherlands
Metal and red upholstery
70cm high, 65cm wide, 80cm deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Metal
Large Decorative Italian straw chair from around 1950, Franco Albini Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Decorative Armchair in Italian Wicker and Bamboo 1950 Style Franco Albini
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
Set of 4 Dining Chairs, Teak & Oatmeal Knit Fabric by Vamdrup Stolefabrik, 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare set of Danish-made dining chairs produced by Vamdrup Stolefabrik in the mid 1970's. Featuring frames and legs cut from solid teak and sculpted to graceful features...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of outdoor armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid steel, the ergonomic she...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
“Amanta” Sectional Sofa by Mario Bellini for C&B Italia, 1960
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An outstanding 5 piece “Amanta” sectional sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by C&B Italia around 1960.
This rare and beautiful piece contains five elements that can b...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Pair of Joseph D'urso Swivel Lounge Chairs from Knoll
By Joseph D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Joseph D'Urso swivel lounge chairs on polished aluminum chrome bases in all original red boucle fabric and adjustable seats. Measurements with adjustable seat height variatio...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Steel
Nuova X-Line Chairs by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan AS, Denmark 1970s
By Hybodan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of 4 Scandinavian minimalistic stackable Nuova X-line chairs designed by Niels Jørgen Haugesen for Hybodan AS, Denmark, 1970s. Chairs have a chromed steel frame and perforated me...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Chrome
Wicker and Iron Chair By Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Wicker and Iron Chair by Frederic Weinberg 1950s
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Iron
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' Living Room Set
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 'Saratoga' living room set three-seat sofa, two-seat sofa, and cabinet, polyester lacquer and red leather, Italy, 1964.
Captivating lounge ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Leather, Polyester
Ceiling mounted Egg chair by Rohé Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1960’s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceiling mounted Egg chair by Rohé Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1960’s. This lounge chair is made out of bent bamboo and cane. It is presented in its original condition and remains the...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seating
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
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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