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What is a mid-century chair?
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A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Den Haag, NL
Sculptural Mid Century Modern side Chair, France 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Modern Side Chair with Limed Oak Finish
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern side chair features hardwood construction, original limed oak finish, newer patterned upholstery, and spindled seat back.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Modern side chairs designer Melchiorre Bega attributed in beech wood and leatherette.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, Pink Maple Wood
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian Mid-Century Modern side chairs, Gio Ponti atributed, pink maple wood, lacquered, restored, polished with oil and new upholstered with Wharol Haring fabric.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A sophisticated pair of 1950s Italian sidechairs in green leather with wicker backs and brass detailing. Add some classic mid-century modern elegance to your home with this gorgeous ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chair by Pozzi and Verga
By Pozzi & Verga
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a pair of stunning mid-century modern chairs by the renowned Italian designers Pizzi and Verga, masterfully reupholstered and refinished to embody both timeless elegance ...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
