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  • (4) English Mid-Century Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $400

    (4) English Mid-Century Chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    Vogt Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • MCM Lounge Chair, Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff
    Estimate
    $600 - $700

    MCM Lounge Chair, Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemsc...

    Est.
    $600 - $700
    Case Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Pair of Mid-Century Thonet-Style Bentwood Folding Chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $400

    Pair of Mid-Century Thonet-Style Bentwood Folding Chair...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
    Case Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Pair of Art Moderne Chairs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Pair of Art Moderne Chairs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Vogt Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Restoration Hardware Cambridge Tufted Chair & Ottoman
    Estimate
    $600 - $900

    Restoration Hardware Cambridge Tufted Chair & Ottoman

    Est.
    $600 - $900
    Vogt Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • After George Nakashima, Bench Made Chaise Lounge Chair
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,400

    After George Nakashima, Bench Made Chaise Lounge Chair

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,400
    Case Auctions
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $600
  • Hickory Chair Mahogany Desk
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Hickory Chair Mahogany Desk

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Vogt Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • (5) Vintage Seats
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    (5) Vintage Seats

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Vogt Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Stickley Mission Cherry Dining Table & 8 Chairs
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,400

    Stickley Mission Cherry Dining Table & 8 Chairs

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,400
    Case Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $1,000
  • Dunbar style walnut lounge chair
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Dunbar style walnut lounge chair

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Paul McCobb, (2) Planner Group chairs
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Paul McCobb, (2) Planner Group chairs

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, lounge chair
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings, lounge chair

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • George Nakashima (attrib), Straight Chair
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    George Nakashima (attrib), Straight Chair

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Danish Modern steel and leather lounge chair
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Danish Modern steel and leather lounge chair

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Charles & Ray Eames ottoman and style chair
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Charles & Ray Eames ottoman and style chair

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Set Chiavari style silvered banquet chairs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Set Chiavari style silvered banquet chairs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Michael Taylor for Baker, set (8) dining chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Michael Taylor for Baker, set (8) dining chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Set Chiavari style silvered banquet chairs
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Set Chiavari style silvered banquet chairs

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • (5) Industrial stools and chairs, incl. Tolix
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    (5) Industrial stools and chairs, incl. Tolix

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Danby MCM faux bamboo games table and chairs set
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Danby MCM faux bamboo games table and chairs set

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Set (11) Mid-Century French rush and iron chairs
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Set (11) Mid-Century French rush and iron chairs

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Harvey Probber, (6) classic dining chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Harvey Probber, (6) classic dining chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Set (4) Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Set (4) Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Milo Baughman (style), pair swivel tub chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Milo Baughman (style), pair swivel tub chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Set (4) French bistro style rattan cafe chairs
    Estimate
    $80 - $125

    Set (4) French bistro style rattan cafe chairs

    Est.
    $80 - $125
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $40
  • Set (8) MCM bamboo & rattan folding chairs
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Set (8) MCM bamboo & rattan folding chairs

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Manner of James Mont, (3) black lacquered chairs
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Manner of James Mont, (3) black lacquered chairs

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Pair George I style silvered wood side chairs
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Pair George I style silvered wood side chairs

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Berman Rosetti, set (8) dining chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Berman Rosetti, set (8) dining chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Pair George I style silvered wood side chairs
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Pair George I style silvered wood side chairs

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Mason-Art, pair Modernist swivel club chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Mason-Art, pair Modernist swivel club chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Charles Hollis Jones (attrib), acrylic barrel
    Estimate
    $80 - $125

    Charles Hollis Jones (attrib), acrylic barrel

    Est.
    $80 - $125
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $40
  • (2) Similar sets rattan & bamboo folding chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    (2) Similar sets rattan & bamboo folding chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Edward Wormley for Dunbar, swivel chair
    Estimate
    $150 - $250

    Edward Wormley for Dunbar, swivel chair

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Italian Modern brass occasional chair
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Italian Modern brass occasional chair

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Boris Tabacoff, steel and leather chair
    Estimate
    $150 - $250

    Boris Tabacoff, steel and leather chair

    Est.
    $150 - $250
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $75
  • Gerhard Berg teak "Norse" chair
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    Gerhard Berg teak "Norse" chair

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • (4) Ejvind Johansson ebonized side chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    (4) Ejvind Johansson ebonized side chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • (2) Eames aluminum "Management" style chairs
    Estimate
    $100 - $150

    (2) Eames aluminum "Management" style chairs

    Est.
    $100 - $150
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Fratelli Levaggi, pair "Campanino" chiavari chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Fratelli Levaggi, pair "Campanino" chiavari chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Pair Lella & Massimo Vignelli Saratoga chairs
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Pair Lella & Massimo Vignelli Saratoga chairs

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Donald Judd (style), minimalist oak side chair
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Donald Judd (style), minimalist oak side chair

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • Hans Wegner, PP 68 elbow chair with leather seat
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    Hans Wegner, PP 68 elbow chair with leather seat

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Pair French Art Deco leather and oak club chairs
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Pair French Art Deco leather and oak club chairs

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Millea Bros. Ltd.
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $150
  • (2) ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN PINK-UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAIRS
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,200

    (2) ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN PINK-UPHOLSTERED ARMCHAI...

    Est.
    $600 - $1,200
    Austin Auction Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Bo Bardi, Ferraz + Suzuki, 'Girafa' Chair
    Price$10,000

    Bo Bardi, Ferraz + Suzuki, 'Girafa' Chair

    BILLINGS
    Buy Now Price
    $10,000
  • Pair of Edwardian Button Back Leather Club Chairs
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Pair of Edwardian Button Back Leather Club Chairs

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Brunk Auctions
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $500
  • (2) ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN UPHOLSTERED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS
    Estimate
    $400 - $800

    (2) ITALIAN MID-CENTURY MODERN UPHOLSTERED WINGBACK ARM...

    Est.
    $400 - $800
    Austin Auction Gallery
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $300

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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