1960s Cowhide Armchairs
Newly Upholstered Hans Wegner AP48 Armchair in Cowhide, Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly Upholstered Hans Wegner AP48 armchair in Cowhide, Denmark 1960s. The AP48 Armchair is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Italian Campaign Style Iron Cowhide Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian Campaign style iron cowhide chair. New cowhide was recently added.
Brass has a nice aged
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Metallic Cowhide in Zebra Print Brass and Leather Armchair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful and heavy, finished with a zebra print cowhide leather with gold metallic spots. This is
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Wassily armchair by Marcel Breuer Gavina edition Italy 1960s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
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Leather: Italian cowhide in natural color, pigmented and professionally finished with saddle stitching.
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Vintage 1960s European Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Peg Lev Armchair, Michel Arnoult, 1968, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
investing in industrial and assembly processes that could lower the cost of production. The Peg-Lev armchair
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Hardwood
PL22 chair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for OCA, Brazil 1960s.
By OCA Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Landgraaf, NL
PL22 chair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for OCA, Brazil 60s. Solid tropical hardwood frame and reupholstered in cow hide leather. Frame has a nice patina and in very good vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hardwood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vico Magistretti 905 Armchair by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Vico Magistretti 905 Armchairs by Cassina
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of two Armchairs model 905 designed by Vico Magistretti in 1964.
Manufactured by Cassina in
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Bauhaus Basculant LC1 Sling Armchairs Le Corbusier Cow Hide Cassina 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Portland, OR
A very good pair of MCM Le Corbusier LC1 sling chairs, by Cassina, 1960's.
This iconic design was
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
H 25 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chromed Steel Tube Chairs with Embossed Upholstery
Located in Ulm, DE
Mid Century armchair pair
Fresh nickel-plated metal frame
Upholstery: genuine cowhide with reptile
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in
Art Deco Style Walnut Stained Oak & White Buttoned Leather Club Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
the glamorous 1960's, the Global Views Mimi Chair marries modern design, exceptional craftsmanship
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Oak
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19th Century French Wrought Iron 6-Piece Garden Salon Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-century French wrought iron 6-piece garden salon set is a charming way to furnish your outdoor space! The cafe table features exuberant scrolled legs supporting a top three feet ...
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Thonet Bauhaus White Vinyl & Chrome Model SS33 Cantilever Barstool Anton Lorenz
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage white vinyl & chrome tube barstool by Thonet Model SS33 Bauhaus cantilever chair by Anton Lorenz. This piece is tagged Thonet but has been attributed to Anton Lorenz...
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20th Century American Bauhaus Stools
Materials
Chrome
H 41.25 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Danish Teak Sideboard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage teak sideboard makes a stylish storage piece in a variety of settings. Quality Teak veneer, unique carved pulls, interior rosewood drawers and plenty of cabinet...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Armchairs in the Wassily Style by Marcel Breuer, 70s 'Set of 2'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 2 armchairs in the Wassily style of Marcel Breuer, made in leather and metal, 1970.
Dimensions: 78W x 74H x 67D cm
Materials: metal, leather.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Large Group of Cafe Chairs from Old Time Saratoga NY Adelphi Hotel
Located in New York, NY
46 ice cream style cafe chairs, originally from the landmark Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga NY. Hand-wrought iron frame with upholstered pad seat, seats show some wear, normal and consist...
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Early 20th Century American Romantic Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Tin & Slate Secretary with Chair
Located in Asheville, NC
Romantic French hand painted anodized tin with slate table top and wrought iron chair with intricate scroll work.
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Slate, Tin, Iron
Vintage Danish Teak Armchairs GM11 by Svend Aage Eriksen 1960s Set of 4
By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak armchairs by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik 1960s set of 4.
Beautiful Danish Mid-Century Modern design. Model GM 11 in solid teak and original black...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Victorian Wrought Iron Outdoor Chair
Located in Cumberland, RI
This is a beautiful vintage patio and garden chair with natural green patina. Purvhase as a single chair or the set of 6. An excellent choice for any patio, balcony, or pool.
Made ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of six Millefoglie Chairs by Biagio Cisotti and Sandra Laube for Plank
By Cisotti + Laube
Located in Chicago, IL
This set of six modernist bent plywood chairs with chrome tubular legs were designed by Biagio Cisotti, Sandra Laube for Italian firm Plank have zebra wood design in the wood. Etched...
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1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
French Art Deco Iron Lounge Chair With Extension Circa 1925
By Jean Royère
Located in Charleston, SC
Art Deco leather and iron lounge chair with leather tied upholstery, wrought iron frame with pull-out foot rest; This chair definitely shows age but it is no doubt a stunning piece o...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Lounge Chairs Grete Jalk Danish Teak, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of Grete Jalk lounge chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Excellent condition.
New cushions, freshly reupholstered.
Perfect condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 6 Parson Style Zebra Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 1980's Set of 6 Upholstered Parson Style Dining Chairs
Upholstered in Abstract Zebra Print Fabric
These Chairs are in overall very good condition with minor wear consistent...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage French Patio Marble Top Table Wrought Iron Base & Set of Four Chairs
Located in Sheridan, CO
Vintage Bistro painted wrought iron patio set in original pink and yellow patina. This set includes a bistro table with a round marble top, over pink painted iron base, rising on fo...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Marble, Wrought Iron
H 29.5 in W 43.25 in D 43.25 in
Marcel Breuer B35 Lounge Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Beautiful B35 Lounge chair from the first owner who bought them in the early 1970's. The armrests and chrome plated tubular frame has been polished and the leather has been treated w...
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Wassily Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Stendig Co., Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Black leather wassily lounge chairs for Knoll. The Wassily lounge chair was designed by Marcel Breuer in Balck full leather. This vintage Pair has ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Early - Mid 20th Century Deep Cove Paint Finished 1930's Modernist Frame 26 x 20
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful and antique / vintage early to mid 20th century circa 1930's American Modernist style paint and scratch incised finished picture frame. The rabbet size (size that holds t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Wood, Paint
H 26.5 in W 32.5 in D 4 in
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W.H. Gunlocke Sculpted Walnut Armchair, Cowhide, 1960s
By Gunlocke
Located in Hudson, NY
to the underside. Recently upholstered in a luxe brown cowhide with full piping, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Pair of Bonanza Armchairs Designed by Esko Pajamies, Asko, 1960s
By Asko, Esko Pajamies
Located in Mazowieckie, PL
A pair of Bonanza armchairs designed by Esko Pajamies for Asko from the 1960s. Armchairs fully
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Pierre Paulin Artifort Butterfly Lounge Chair in Natural Leather and Chrome
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Paris, FR
leather and cowhide. The frame is brushed stainless steel. Butterfly has been included in the collection
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Wrought Iron and Cowhide Sunburst Armchairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury wrought iron and cowhide sunburst armchairs by Arthur Umanoff. Measure: Seat H 19".
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 34.75 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Vintage Cowhide Armchairs, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of elegant teak wooden midcentury Italian armchairs newly upholstered in cowhide.
Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
Henning Kjærnulf, Danish Modern, Armchair in Oak, Upholstered in Cowhide, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning armchair made in oak, reupholstered seat cushion in cowhide. Designed by Henning (Henry
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Cowhide
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Modernist Italian Cowhide Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of modernist cowhide upholstered armchairs. Brass accented legs.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Unique Pair Mid Century Modern Cowhide Upholstered Club Chairs circa 1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of cowhide upholstered club chairs. They are in good condition and have
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Walnut
Pair of Cowhide and Iron Frame Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of extremely comfortable iron-framed lounge chairs with wood arm rests and cowhide sling seats.
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Relax Armchair from Artifort by Geoffrey Harcourt, 1960s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
A special swivel armchair made of black cowhide leather. Designed by top designer Geoffrey Harcourt
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Cowhide Brno Chairs for Knoll
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of signed Knoll Brno chairs of 1960s vintage in chromed steel, upholstered in fur-on cowhide
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Rosewood Sirocco Safari Chair by Arne Norell, Sweden, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood safari 'Sirocco' chair designed by Arne Norell and made in Sweden, circa 1960s. Features
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Rosewood
Pair of Director Chairs & Ottomans in Polished Steel: Alessandro Albrizzi 1960s
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This pair of chairs were produced in the 1960s by the iconic furniture designer Alessandro Albrizzi
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 23 in D 17 in
Pair of Midcentury American Armchairs Done by W. Platner
By Warren Platner
Located in Houston, TX
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Platner produced a furniture collection that has proved to be a continuing icon of 1960s modernism. He is
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Palisander
Pair of Mid Century Teak Danish Armchairs in the Style of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Beautiful pair of 1960's teak Danish armchairs in the style of Finn Juhl newly re-upholstered in a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Cowhide, Hide
Pair of Italian Campaign Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A fantastic pair of chrome and brass campaign style chairs with cowhide. Quality is superb. Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
60's Liceu de Artes Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's jacaranda lounge chair upholstered with cow hide, by Liceu de Arte e Oficio, Sao Paulo
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Jacaranda, Cowhide, Hide
Glamorous Pair of Italian Campaign Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
frame, with steel rope back and arms, brass embellishments, and white cowhide cushions. Equally suitable
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Steel, Brass
Exquisite Pair of French Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite Pair of French Chairs, newly upholstered
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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cowhide, Hide
Expressive Set of Ten French Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expressive Set of 10 French Chairs
newly refinished and re-upholstered
8 chairs are upholstered in acid washed cow hide and 2 chairs are in leather
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20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Bird chair Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm Alfred Kill
By Jørgen Kastholm, Preben Fabricius
Located in Atlanta, GA
masterly reupholstered with a hand picked Brazilian cowhide. The chair sits on three matte chrome plated
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Art Deco Style Cowhide Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Art Deco style armchairs upholstered in cowhide, raised on tapered legs. Please see the
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Cowhide Lounge Chair attr. Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tubular steel frame, cowhide upholstery. We believe this armchair is by Milo Baughman; it was
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Angel Pazmino Armchair with Foot Stool, Ecuador, 1960s
By Muebles De Estilo, Angel Pazmino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino armchair and matching footstool for Muebles De Estilo, Ecuador, 1960s. Both chair and
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret Charlotte Perriand "LC1" Armchair, 1960s
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare version of this "LC-1" armchair by Le Corbusier in original condition and seating. Good
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 24.81 in
Pair Modernist Bauhaus Basculant LC1 Sling Chairs Attributed to Le Corbusier
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Topeka, KS
. Thonet was the original manufacturer in the 1930’s and in 1960 Cassina obtained those rights. So even
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 25 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Charles Pollock Model 657 Sling Lounge Chairs, Pair, Knoll International
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
lounge chairs (circa 1960s) perfectly blend comfort, functionality and style. The spare frame comprises
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of 1960s Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Jacaranda Lia Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Lia chairs from the 1960s made of Brazilian jacaranda and upholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Jacaranda
Pair of Mahogany & Leather Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great pair of mahogany armchairs with cognac colored leather cushions. Original cowhide visible
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Vintage 1960s German Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather, Cowhide
Pair of Bauhaus Inspired Solid Chromed Steel Armchairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Bauhaus inspired solid chromed steel armchairs, newly upholstered in cowhide and leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Pair of "Kilim" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning pair of "Kilim" armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues with exotic hardwood frames that have been
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hide, Satin, Wood
Bertil Fridhagen 1960s Swedish Tub Armchair Dressed in Cowhide
By Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Stunning tub armchair by Bertil Fridhagen for Brödrena Andersson. Elegant solid curved frame of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Club Chairs
COOL PAIR OF COW HIDE LOUNGE CHAIRS
Located in Miami, FL
WOOD FRAME CONSTRUCTION WITH DARK STAIN FINISH.CHROME ACCENT BAR AND UPHOLSTERED IN COWHIDE
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Leather Chair
Located in New York, NY
A very simple yet extremely elegant Italian arm chair from the 1960's, upholstered in creamy white
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Amchairs by H. Brockmann-Petersen
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of stunning armchairs by Danish designer H. Brockmann-Petersen covered in soft cowhide
With
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Wrought Iron and Cowhide Sunburst Armchairs by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Cowhide Armchairs by Arthur Umanoff
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34.75 in W 19.25 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Cowhide
By Arne Norell
Located in Oaks, PA
Pair of Arne Norell "Sirocco" Safari chairs in cowhide, each one of typical form with newly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Teak
B35 Chair in Cowhide by Marcel Breuer for Thonet
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Barcelona, ES
B35 chair designed in 1929 by Marcel Breuer. Thonet edition from 1960's in cowhide, signed.
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Vintage 1920s German Armchairs
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1960s Cowhide Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 1960s cowhide armchairs available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, cowhide and wood, all 1960s cowhide armchairs available were constructed with great care. 1960s cowhide armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. 1960s cowhide armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large 1960s cowhide armchairs, so small 1960s cowhide armchairs measuring 19.25 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Many 1960s cowhide armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Arthur Umanoff, Arne Norell and Sergio Rodrigues produced popular 1960s cowhide armchairs that are worth a look.
How Much are 1960s Cowhide Armchairs?
1960s cowhide armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,250, while the lowest priced sells for $795 and the highest can go for as much as $22,400.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About 1960s Cowhide Armchairs
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
- What did men wear in the 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. 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. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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