20th Century Nylon Armchairs
Stendig Architect Series Prague Chairs/ 3 pairs available
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prague Chairs sold in Pairs. I have always known these to be part of the Architect Series of Prague Chairs produced for Stendig. Nylon replaces the traditional cane. These are al...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric, Michel Arnoult, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
Available today this Brazilian Modern Armchairs made in Hardwood & Fabric desgned by Michel Arnoult, 1960s are nothing less than spectacular!
They were designed in the 1960’s and ar...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nylon, Hardwood
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H 29 in W 25.6 in D 29.5 in
4 Vintage Cleo Baldon Style Daystrom Brass Faux Bamboo Lattice Rattan Armchairs
By Daystrom Furniture, Cleo Baldon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A set of 4 Hollywood Regency armchairs having faux bamboo brass X-form bases with cane wrapped bamboo lattice backrests and neutral tweed soft cushion seats by Daystrom circa 1985. V...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Armchairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Whitstable, GB
Armchair "Ouro Preto"
Manufactured by Mobília Contemporãnea
The Ouro Preto armchair is an important example of Michel Arnoult genius as a designer:
Simple, elegant lines, with ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Imbuia
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Monofilo Armchair by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, 1959
By Luciano Grassi
Located in Argelato, BO
Monofilo chairs are very rare handcrafted creations made from the union of nylon and iron, conceived in post-war Florence they amaze for the extraordinary visionary nature of the pro...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 36.62 in
Alvar Aalto Armchairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Austin, TX
Model 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and sought after combination ...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Chairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Model number 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later (1960's?) by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, brass feet. Chair ref...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Large French Artist Wrought Iron, Wire & Nylon Sculpture Lounge Chair, Ron Arad
By Ron Arad
Located in New York, NY
2 Rare and visionary large, French, modernist, architectural, armchairs / lounge chairs attributed to the French contemporary artist and sculptor, Gerard Coquelin, circa 1990. The ch...
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wire, Wrought Iron
H 44.5 in W 42.75 in D 30 in
Chair "Modus" Tecno Design Ovaldo Borsani Eugenio Gerli, 1970s Rare Version
By Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in taranto, IT
very rare, unique in the world, this original Tecno chair, designed by osvaldo borsani in the 70s
probably a prototype that has never entered the market, there is no such trace in...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Modern Square Frame Oak Armchairs with Original Blush Textured Fabric, Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful set of four modern square frame, almost a Parsons style, armchairs comprised of oak, their original blush textured fabric, and chrome and nylon adjustable disc shaped feet....
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Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Gijs Bakker Webbing Chair for Castelijn, 1978
By Gijs Bakker, Castelijn
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of easy chair designed by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn, Holland, 1978. This chair called webbing chair, but soon got the name seatbelt chair as the seats are made of wove...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Nylon
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Studio 65 Bocca or Marilyn Sofa in Red Fabric by Gufram 1970s
By Gufram Furniture, Studio 65
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Bocca or Marilyn sofa with structure in expanded polyurethane foam covered with red fabric, the cover is completely removable.
This sofa was designed by Studio 65 and produced by Guf...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Niemeyer II Armchair, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022
The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer who...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Coastal Palecek “Andora” Woven Rattan Biomorphic Basket
By Palecek Furniture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Coastal woven biomorphic basket. Made by the Palecek group and named Andora. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Decorative Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage Octagon Burnt Bamboo Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Burnt Bamboo Octagon side table.
Category
20th Century English Side Tables
Materials
Bamboo
Italian 20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Red Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 2-seater “675 Maralunga” sofa in red fabric. The Maralunga sofa was designed by Vico Magistretti in the early 1970s for Cassina. Cosy and adaptable, the ever cool sofa was an insta...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 26.78 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Born in Brazil in 1936, architect, product and furniture designer Percival Lafer managed to design pieces that were categorised as fine design for affordable prices. Lafer made an in...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Industrial swivel work desk chair by Kovona, 1950´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This Industrial mid century working desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1950´s.
Fully functional, adjustable, Swivelling. Made of plastic, fabric and iron.
In good Vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Joaquim Tenreiro Cane and Rosewood Armchair, circa 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Braga, 03
Pair of Brazilian Modern lounge chairs designed by Joachim Tenreiro. The chairs structures are made of solid Rosewood with seats and backrests in cane.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Low Leather Patchwork Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Percival Lafer midcentury Low Leather Patchwork Slipper Lounge Chairs. Thick soft tan patchwork leather - modular design these (2) units can be used separated or pushed toget...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27 in W 26 in D 36 in
Reclaimed Industrial Holophane Verdigris Coppered Spun Aluminium Pendant Lights
By Holophane
Located in Nottingham, GB
ORIGINAL HOLOPHANE SPUN ALUMINIUM PENDANT LIGHTS
A fab run of vintage Holophane spun aluminium shades with polished copper fittings.
Theses original Holophane shades have been paint...
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Vintage 1930s English Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper
Organic Vintage Bamboo Dining Table Sheaf of Wheat Mc Guire c 1970
By McGuire
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic vintage sheaf of wheat bamboo dining table or center table by Mc Guire circa 1970 United States.
Inspired by nature the table shows an organic shape like a sheaf of wheat tap...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bamboo, Glass
Antique Benjamin Grey Dome Industrial Pendant Light
By Benjamin
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Large Antique Industrial Grey Factory Pendant Light By Benjamin -A
A large iconic industrial factory light shade manufactured by Benjamin Crysteel. The light shade is a 2 part spun ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Ibisco Sedie, Leather and Wood, Italy
By Ibisco Sedie
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Ibisco Sedie, Leather and Wood, Italy, 1960s - 2 Pairs available.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Modern Handcrafted Armchair 80/20 by Vincent Vincent
By Vincent Vincent
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 4 armchairs.
We are pleased to present our new collaboration with Vincent cabinetmaker.
Sculptural design, comfy and robust, each piece is unique.
Entirely handcrafted by...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1970s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with caned seats and backs, and rem...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
H 43.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
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Thonet Armchair by Josef Frank, Austria, circa 1930
By Thonet, Frank Josef
Located in Zbiroh, CZ
Thonet armchair designed by Josef Frank in 1930s. Skelet made from beechwood, seat and backrest made from nylon string - not original. Bended beechwood is in original, very nice, vin...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Pair of Knoll Studio RED Wassily Chairs, Model B3
By Knoll
Located in Canaan, CT
Pair of Wassily chairs in RED offer a nice flip to the usual black or brown leather you typically see. they are lightly used and in very good condition.
frames are excellent conditi...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
Pair of Walnut Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for John Widdicomb, circa 1950. New webbing and upholstery. Fabric by Dedar-Mindanao. 100 percent poliamide/nylon.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Armchairs
Materials
Nylon
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 Black Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Restored, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Milano, IT
First designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for a few years before being discontinued, the lounge chair and pouf UP5, also known as Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna, was reissued in 2000 by B...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Vintage Bentwood Armchair by Joseph Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
This Classic bentwood armchair, designed in 1925 by Josef Hoffmann in collaboration with Josef Frank and manufactured in the 1950s by Stendig, features a warm beechwood frame and a r...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Bentwood Armchairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
These Classic bentwood armchairs, designed in 1925 by Josef Hoffmann in collaboration with Josef Frank and manufactured in the 1950s by Stendig, feature beechwood frames and rare han...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Bentwood
Vintage Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage armchair with an ebony finished frame and matching black nylon straps. Designed by Jens Risom in 1943 for Knoll International using inexpensive wartime materials.
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Maple
Set of Gaetano Pesce's Nobody's Royal Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of Gaetano Pesce furniture consisting of a Nobody's Royal King armchair, a Nobody's Royal Queen armchair, and a Nobody's Pouf ottoman.
Made by Zerodisegno.
Each piece is uni...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nylon, Resin
Gaetano Pesce for B&B Italia UP5 Black Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Restored, 1970s
By Gaetano Pesce, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
First designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1969 for a few years before being discontinued, the lounge chair and pouf UP5, also known as Big Mama, Blow Up and Donna, was reissued in 2000 by B...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Jute, Nylon
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 51.19 in
Pair of Kontour Armchairs in Nylon by Alf Svensson, Germany, circa 1950
By Alf Svensson
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Kontour Armchairs in Reupholstered Nylon by Alf Svensson, circa 1950
Tall-back modern forms with the ability to recline. Newly upholstered in Maharam Lithe nylon in Blazer...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon
Pair of Jean Gillon 'Jangada' Brazilian Armchairs and Ottomans
By Jean Gillon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Gillon, 'Jangada' pair of armchairs and ottomans, rosewood, nylon rope, leather, Brazil, 1968.
These robust and hefty armchairs are designed by Jean Gillon. The originality o...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Nylon, Wood
Josef Hoffman Prague 811 Armchairs by Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Josef Hoffman Prague 811 chairs by Stendig from the 1960s with hand tied nylon "caning" all original and in excellent condition. Chairs have both Stendig paper label and made in Czec...
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Vintage 1920s Czech Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Birch
Hans Olsen Easy Chair Pair for Vatne Mobler, Denmark, 1960
By Vatne Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Pair of easy chairs designed by Hans Olsen, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, Denmark 1960. These chairs have solid rosewood frames and leather cushions. The cushions are newly colored i...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Nylon, Rosewood
Pair of Walter Lamb Arm Lounge Chairs Rare Thick Tube
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of Walter Lamb lounge armchairs, constructed with thick tubing.
Chairs have the original vintage patina and have signs of wear.
New black satin ro...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Eames Dax Herman Miller Dining Armchairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, Greater London
A group of six fibreglass DAX armchairs in varying colors designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1948 and produced in 1950 by Herman Miller.
Shells are in very good or excellent or...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Near Mint Herman Miller Eames Seafoam Green DAR Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames Seafoam Green fiberglass DAR chair. Eiffel base with original glides. Original mounts and screws. Round medallion label. 1950s shell with incredibly high fiber co...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Chair, 1950s
By Russell Spanner
Located in Washington, DC
Original Russell Spanner "Ruspan" chair. Chair is in excellent original condition with all original hardware. Nylon strapping has been replaced.
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Birch
Set of Six Walter Lamb Armchairs
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Danville, CA
Set of six bronze armchairs with nylon flagline seats and backrests by Walter Lamb. This set has the nylon cord option rather than the cotton, which can be cleaned and treated to mi...
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Three Piece Set Of Gaetano Pesce Furniture
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Pasadena, TX
A matching set of Gaetano Pesce furniture consisting of a Nobody's Royal King armchair, a Nobody's Royal Queen armchair, and a Nobody's Pouf ottoman. Made by Zerodisegno. Each piec...
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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nylon, Resin
String Chair by Conti Forlani and Grassi for Paoli, Designed in 1962
By Sergio Conti
Located in Paris, FR
A sculpture armchair called "string chair – P8a," by Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani, Edit.F. Paoli, Italia, designed in 1962.
Rotating black lacquered steel tubular st...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 40.16 in D 37.41 in
Eames Arm Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A matching pair of Eames arm chairs upholstered in a Carmel / taupe tone naugahyde with gringe fiberglass backs sitting on aluminum star bases with nylon foot pads . Manufactured by ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Eames swiveling arm shell chairs,white backs and upholstered in a pumpkin colored naugahyde sitting on aluminum star bases with nylon foot pads. Manufactured by the Herman ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Armshell with Alexander Girard Fabric and La Fonda Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Alexander Girard, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This uncommon white fiberglass armchair is very striking with it's black polynit fabric upholstery designed by Alexander Girard and La Fonda base. In very good original condition, th...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Armchairs in Girard Fabric by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
June 17th marks the 107th anniversary of Charles Eames birth. In celebration, this month we will be featuring some great examples of designs by Charles and his wife Ray.
Please cli...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Impressive "Triennale" Armchairs by Ammannati and Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate
By Rossi di Albizzate, Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of "Triennale" armchairs by Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate.
White lacquered plywood frame with beautiful craquele surface
Nylon elements lo...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Nylon
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 29.14 in
Mid-century Modern Brown Jordan Patio Chairs (pair)
Located in Madison, WI
Mid-century Modern Brown Jordan patio chairs (pair) in black and white nylon webbing on original white paint, steel frames.
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb faceted form chairs with spider bases
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
McCobb's fiberglass chairs features angular lines that earned them the nickname "Origami" chairs and makes them stand out as an interesting contrast to the organic lines of the Eames...
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mario Botta Seconda 602 chair for Alias 1979
Located in San Francisco, CA
Mario Botta (born 1943-) iconic late seventies design for Alias.
Hi-tech skeletal metal chair with large black cylindrical rubber back rests. Euclidean and unapologetic class...
Hi-tech skeletal metal chair with large black cylindrical rubber back rests. Euclidean and unapologetic class...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Nylon
Hans Wegner Desk Chair for Getama
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wegner delivers his classic masculine lines and uncomplicated ergonomics. This unusual example is recently quoted by Urquiola with her bold lounge interpretation, see other Modern Ar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Latex, Nylon
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An assortment of 20th century nylon armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern 20th century nylon armchairs are consistently popular styles. Many 20th century nylon armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Josef Hoffmann and Herman Miller produced popular 20th century nylon armchairs that are worth a look.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,450, while they’re typically $795 on the low end and $26,400 highest priced.
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.
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