Dwell :: Decorating with Mid Century Chairs

Writer and art historian Cara Greenberg coined the phrase ‘Mid-Century Modern’ in 1984 – it was the title of her seminal book about what has since become a global and iconic design movement. The label is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity.(Source: AnotherMag.com)

 

For years now, my obsession with mid century chairs is a bit of a joke in our house. I have a hard time walking by a mid century chair in a thrift store, garage and estate sales. My dream is to come across a legendary Eames Lounge Chair at a reasonable price. Wishful thinking, but a girl can dream! Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1956, there was nothing like it, and there is still nothing to equal it. It has never been out of production and now sells for upwards of $5,700!

If you love mid century design, but don’t want to pay the high prices for designer pieces, check online for replicas. I found our Eames Lounge Chair replica on Craig’s list and think I paid around $100 for it! Home design doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are some of our favorite mid century designs and recommended books. And if you love decorating with mid century art, check out our post on best places to quality art at a discount here. Have fun decorating!

Do you have a favorite mid century chair?

 

 

 

Mid Century Lounge Chair with Ottoman

Mid Century Modern Molded Shell Designer Plastic Rocking Chair

Mid Century Modern Fabric Rocking Chair

Mid Century Modern Chair with Molded Arms and Wood Legs, White

Pre Assembled Modern Style Dining Chair Mid Century Modern DSW Chair

Conrad Orange Fabric Mid Century Modern Club Chair

Poly and Bark Weave Chair in Natural (Set of 2)

Red Wool Fabric Egg Chair with Tilt-Lock Mechanism

Rivet Aiden Tufted Mid-Century Velvet Chair, 35.4″W, Hunter Green

Pink Accent Chair Set of 2 for Living Room,Duhome Home Office Guest Chair Modern Mid-Century Golden Metal Frame Legs Velvet

Butterfly Dining Chair in Blue Fabric and Walnut Wood Finish

Armen Living Cassie Dining Chair in Black Faux Leather and Walnut Wood Finish

102 Midcentury Chairs: and their stories

Miller’s Mid-Century Modern: Living with mid-century modern design

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