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  • Gregg Fleishman 1990s Postmodern Wood and Metal Chair
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Gregg Fleishman 1990s Postmodern Wood and Metal Chair

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Sheafer + King Modern
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Charles Pollock for Knoll Executive Chair
    Estimate
    $50 - $100

    Charles Pollock for Knoll Executive Chair

    Est.
    $50 - $100
    Sheafer + King Modern
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $40
  • Poul Volther Frem Rolje Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $700 - $800

    Poul Volther Frem Rolje Danish Modern Teak Dining Chair...

    Est.
    $700 - $800
    Sheafer + King Modern
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $350
  • Arne Vodder 1960s Glostrup Møbelfabrik Teak Sofa
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000

    Arne Vodder 1960s Glostrup Møbelfabrik Teak Sofa

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Sheafer + King Modern
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • Kinetics Paperclip Stools
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Kinetics Paperclip Stools

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Sheafer + King Modern
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $130
  • DIA 1990 Gold Tone Postmodern Stools
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    DIA 1990 Gold Tone Postmodern Stools

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Sheafer + King Modern
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Jordan Mozer “Papa” Modernist Leather Sofa
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000

    Jordan Mozer “Papa” Modernist Leather Sofa

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Sheafer + King Modern
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,500
  • 6 MCM Dining Chairs including Hans Wegner
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200

    6 MCM Dining Chairs including Hans Wegner

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Case Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Mid Century Karmel Plastics High Lucite Vanity Bar Stool
    Estimate
    $200 - $800

    Mid Century Karmel Plastics High Lucite Vanity Bar Stoo...

    Est.
    $200 - $800
    Lion and Unicorn
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $20
  • Poltrona Frau Leather Side Chair
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Poltrona Frau Leather Side Chair

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Brunk Auctions
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $100
  • Pair of i4 Mariani Art Deco Style Armchairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair of i4 Mariani Art Deco Style Armchairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • (6) ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN WHITE PAINTED UPHOLSTERED CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    (6) ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN WHITE PAINTED UPHOLSTERE...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • (6) DANISH MID-CENTURY MODERN TEAK LEATER UPHOLSTERED SIDE CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $150 - $350

    (6) DANISH MID-CENTURY MODERN TEAK LEATER UPHOLSTERED S...

    Est.
    $150 - $350
    Austin Auction Gallery
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $125
  • MICHEL ARNOULT (ATTRIB) MID-CENTURY MODERN 'ROXINHO' SLING LOUNGE CHAIR
    Estimate
    $300 - $600

    MICHEL ARNOULT (ATTRIB) MID-CENTURY MODERN 'ROXINHO' SL...

    Est.
    $300 - $600
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • (2) ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN UPHOLSTERED LOUNGE CHAIRS
    Estimate
    $500 - $1,000

    (2) ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN UPHOLSTERED LOUNGE CHAIR...

    Est.
    $500 - $1,000
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $450
  • ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN UPHOLSTERED BENCH
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN UPHOLSTERED BENCH

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Modern Wrought Iron Bench
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    Modern Wrought Iron Bench

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Pair Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Chairs, Labeled
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,200

    Pair Marcel Breuer for Knoll Wassily Chairs, Labeled

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,200
    Case Auctions
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $500
  • Pair George II Fruitwood Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair George II Fruitwood Dining Chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Omersa Style Leather Pig Form Ottoman/Stool
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Omersa Style Leather Pig Form Ottoman/Stool

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Brunk Auctions
    3 Bids
    Current Bid
    $350
  • Pair of French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Fauteuils
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair of French Louis XV Style Paint Decorated Fauteuils...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Brunk Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Set of 4 Mid 20th Century Italian Bamboo Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $80 - $200

    Set of 4 Mid 20th Century Italian Bamboo Side Chairs

    Est.
    $80 - $200
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Overman Sweden Mid-Century Modern Molded Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair and Ottoman
    Estimate
    $150 - $250

    Overman Sweden Mid-Century Modern Molded Swivel Tilt Lo...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs in the style of Billy Haines
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,000

    Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs in the style ...

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,000
    Cain Modern Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,200
  • Low Rider Lounge Chair by Scott Klinker (USA 20th/21st Century) for Offi
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Low Rider Lounge Chair by Scott Klinker (USA 20th/21st ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Cain Modern Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Low Rider Lounge Chair by Scott Klinker (USA 20th/21st Century) for Offi
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Low Rider Lounge Chair by Scott Klinker (USA 20th/21st ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Cain Modern Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Low Rider Lounge Chair by Scott Klinker (USA 20th/21st Century) for Offi
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Low Rider Lounge Chair by Scott Klinker (USA 20th/21st ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Cain Modern Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Lucite & Chrome by Charles Hollis Jones
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $10,000

    Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Lucite & Chrome by Charles Ho...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $10,000
    Cain Modern Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $6,000
  • Alan Friedman Five Piece Benchmade Dining Set
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Alan Friedman Five Piece Benchmade Dining Set

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholstery by Minton - Spidell
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,600

    French Louis XV Style Lounge Chair With Suede Upholster...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,600
    Cain Modern Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $800
  • Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Vintage Barcelona Chair
    Estimate
    $400 - $800

    Vintage Barcelona Chair

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Roycroft Child's Chair
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200

    Roycroft Child's Chair

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Contemporary Leather Swivel Chair
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Contemporary Leather Swivel Chair

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Knoll Generation Office Chair
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Knoll Generation Office Chair

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Two Herman Miller Side Chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Two Herman Miller Side Chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Pair of Upholstered Waymar Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair of Upholstered Waymar Chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Knoll Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Knoll Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Hans Wegner CH07 Reproduction Chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Hans Wegner CH07 Reproduction Chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Set of Six Norman Cherner for Plycraft Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500

    Set of Six Norman Cherner for Plycraft Chairs

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $750
  • Six Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Six Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Pair of Donghia Woodbridge Club Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Pair of Donghia Woodbridge Club Chairs

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Pair of White Faux Leather Barcelona Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair of White Faux Leather Barcelona Chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Set of Five Vintage Lucite Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Set of Five Vintage Lucite Dining Chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Ethan Allen Red Leather Wing Chair
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Ethan Allen Red Leather Wing Chair

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Pair of Leather Restoration Hardware Club Chairs
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,400

    Pair of Leather Restoration Hardware Club Chairs

    Est.
    $800 - $1,400
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Set of Six Roche Bobois "Grand Hotel" Dining Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Set of Six Roche Bobois "Grand Hotel" Dining Chairs

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Nadeau's Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500

Mid-century chairs are a recognizable and influential design period from the 1940s through the 1970s. They capture the spirit of creativity and innovation during this time. Similar to other mid-century furniture, distinct characteristics like teak wood, slender pencil-shaped legs, and sturdy upholstery distinguish them. The demand for modern mid-century chairs is high, attracting avid and passionate buyers to auction websites like Bidsquare for auctions on the internet, which feature exclusive pieces that have known provenance to attract attention and competitive bidding.

The Roots of Mid-Century Modern Chairs

The origins of the modern mid-century chair can be traced to the Bauhaus movement in the 1930s in Europe, specifically in Germany. The Bauhaus movement focused on merging design and function in design, inspiring designers with different backgrounds. The development of modern materials such as plywood and fibreglass opened up the possibility of creating elegant and attractive furniture. The major manufacturers like Knoll and Herman Miller took advantage of the chance to create affordable, stylish and practical furniture and make mid-century modern design more accessible to a broader market.

Prominent Examples of Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Eames Molded Fiberglass Chair

The first time it was introduced in 1950 in 1950; the Eames Molded Fiberglass chair revolutionized the market with its unique design and price. The single-piece chair, which was the idea by Charles and Ray Eames, marked a break from the traditional furniture that was upholstered. It is available in many colours and bases. The Eames Molded Fiberglass chair represents the mid-century ideal of making high-quality design accessible to an entire audience.

Womb Chair

Another classic Mid-century style chair is one of the most famous mid-century chairs is Womb Chair, a testament to the ideals of modernism. Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen designed it; this chair has a distinctive style and emphasizes the comfort of its users, inviting them to cuddle up and relax. This Womb Chair has become an iconic symbol of mid-century modern style and is admired for its unique form and function.

Collecting Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Modern mid-century chairs are sought-after by those who appreciate the genuine aged patina evident on the original pieces with evidence of history. They have grown substantially in recent years, highlighting their significance as a design and historical item. Whether bamboo, leatherwood, metal or Savonarola chairs, Bidsquare online auction offers a diverse collection of vintage and antique chairs to match different styles.

Critical Characteristics of Mid-Century Modern Chairs

1. Not too extravagantly ornamental.
2. Clean lines and consistent surfaces.
3. Elegance, with a focus on the most minor imperfections.

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