Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. 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.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
A Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs With Stained Legs, Europe Mid 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century modern design, a hallmark of 20th-century innovation, is celebrated for its harmonious blend of minimalism, organic shapes, and bold yet understated elegance. It introduc...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black metal armchair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Ottoman dimensions: H: 59 cm W: 39 cm D: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchairs by Heczendorfer László, Hungary, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Armchairs by Heczendorfer László, Hungary, 1960
Category
1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s
This esteemed French design duo is known for their exceptional craftsmanship in solid oak fu...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Taichiro Nakay Armchairs in Cherry Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay for La Permanente Mobili, lounge chairs, cherry wood, fabric, Italy, 1955
Taichiro Nakay is an incredibly talented Japanese designer who is mostly known for his part...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Pair of De Sede DS 47 Brown Leather Armchairs
By De Sede
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This De Sede DS-47/01 neck leather armchair, manufactured in Switzerland, is upholstered in 3-5 mm thick natural hide in a rich brown color. The seat is extendable by 15 cm, offering...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Italian mid-century modern armchair rattan Margherita Albini for Bonacina, 1951
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair rattan Margherita Albini for Bonacina, 1951
Armchair mod. Margherita entirely in rattan with a round base. The backrest and seat follow curved lin...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Lounge chairs "Karelia" by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s, set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of orange armchairs designed by Liisi Beckmann and manufactured by Zanotta in the '60s, Karelia model. Seat height: 34 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam
Pair of Arm Chairs by Jordi Vilanova, Spain, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of arm chairs designed in 1960's by Jordi Vilanova, Spain. Very rare model, designed only for meeting rooms. Walnut wood frame with original vinyl upholstery.
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1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.
Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Triangular Armchair, by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed by the iconic Brazilian modernist Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s, the Triangular Chair is a masterpiece that seamlessly blends form, material, and narrative. This extraordinar...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Egg Chair 3316 by Arne Jacobsen, 1958
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Design Fiberglass Wing Chair by Miroslav Navratil, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- Around 1970s
- very good original condition with original textile
- also suitable for a new upholstery
- published in books and furniture catalogues
- stable
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
A Nice Armchair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A nice shapely armchair, Denmark, 1950s. Structurally sound. Suitable for reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Patinated Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured by the renowned Italian design house, Cassina, in the 1970s, these chairs represent a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Pair of Italian Armchairs, Renzo Zavanella Reissue, Wood and Velvet
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Pair of Italian Armchairs, Renzo Zavanella Reissue, Wood and Velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s
Carlo de Carli (bon 1910, Milan, Italy–died 1999, Milan, Italy) was an Italian modernist designer, architec...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Model 107 Chair by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an important and rare Model 107 Chair, designed by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk – an iconic masterpiece embodying the essence of early Danish Modern design.
Dati...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
“Oskar” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘Oskar’ armchair was designed in 1939, the same year that Carl Malmsten participated in the New York World’s Fair. It was there that the expression “Swedish Modern” was coined, b...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Bas van Pelt Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bas van Pelt’s designs were only produced when an order was placed, which is still a tradition at “My Home Foundation”, and explains the limited numbers of surviving models. This lou...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Armchair, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' armchair, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacque...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland 1948
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection.
This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila series.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The pair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
30.9 in W x 33.07 in D x 30.11 in H; Seat height 15.35 in
78.5 cm W x 84 cm D x 76.5 cm H; Seat height 39 cm
Literature:
Riitta Miestamo "The Form and Substance of Finnish Furniture", Askon Säätiö, Esan Kirjapaino oy, Lahti 1981.p 65.
About the Designer:
Ilmari Lappalainen (1918 - 2006) was a great Finnish designer whose most active working years were from the end of the 1940s until the end of the 1970s.
Lappalainen first graduated as a teacher of woodworking in 1939, followed by a degree in interior design in 1947. By the end of the school of interior design, he was already working as an intern in Asko and after graduating he got a permanent design position at the company. Lappalainen worked as a teacher and as an interior designer for Asko's department stores, public spaces and hotels.
Lappalainen's most popular products / series are the Laila sofa...
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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Modern Beech Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used in the 1930s, when modern Swedish design was becoming increasingly well known in Europe and the United States. It was at its height in ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Dark Green Upholstered Armchairs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian mid-century furniture design is celebrated for its elegance, functional forms, and fine craftsmanship. After WWII, design focus moved from the stylised geometry and glam...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Percival Lafer "MP-81" Armchairs, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer "MP-81" armchairs, cognac leather, Brazil, 1972, set of two.
The Percival Lafer "MP 81" Armchairs, designed in 1972, exemplifies Brazilian Modern design. These distin...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
A Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black leather with a metal base. This chair is completely original from the 1960's, and beautifully patinated. The leather is conditioned and rock ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Amanta" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Amanta" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, 1960s
Mario Bellini (born 1 February 1935) is an Italian architect and designer. After graduating from the Polytechni...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘Skrindan’ armchair model was designed in 1963 by iconic Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist. Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her u...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Artona Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Artona Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
This is in Venice, where he was born in 1935, where he obtained his diploma in architecture. The foundation w...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Oak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, fabric, solid oak, France, 1960s
The French designer duo, Guillerme et Chambron, is known for their extreme high-quality solid ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of “Plexus” Oak and Cane Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark circa 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø believed that furniture should be built to last, to indulge the body and to please the eye. He belonged to a group of designers who represent...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
Pair Of Armchairs - T Spectrum - Hein Stolle
By Hein Stolle
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This pair of modernist easy chairs designed is by Hein Stolle in 1959 for 't Spectrum in the Netherlands. The model SZ25/SZ80 has been in production from 1960 until 1969. The wooden ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wenge
1970s Set of Four "Canasta" Leather Armchairs By Arrben, Italy
By Arrben
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- labeled
- heigh of seat 46 cm
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Warren Platners Chairs in cream fabric by Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren Platner dining chairs, cream kvadrat wool fabric, set of 4, Knoll International
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the “decorative, gentle, graceful' shapes that were b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
A pair of wicker bucket chairs 1970
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
A pair of rattan bucket chairs, likely of French origin 1960, with an unknown designer.
They feature sturdy steel legs and a beautifully woven rattan seat base, combining durability...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Black Leather Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The black leather clad cushions are designed almost like a catcher’s mitt, resting in the sling. The sling/cushion combo cradles the body like a ball in a glove. The bentwood frame c...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Oak and Woven Rush Chairs in the Manner of Charles Dudouyt, France 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Charles Dudouyt's work was characterised by its simplicity and use of natural materials, such as oak, beech, and walnut. He favoured simple, geometric forms and often incorporated de...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Woven Rope Armchair in the Manner of Erich Diekmann, The Netherlands 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare armchair, recalling the Bauhaus, is made of bent wood and woven rope. Erich Dieckmann was one of the preeminent furniture designers of the Bauhaus, and his furniture models...
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1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Pair of Moss Green Upholstered Armchairs, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 20th century represented a marked era in design, when two of the most important, iconic styles came about as a result of the World Wars. The Art Deco movement elevated the status...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of armchairs by Janěk Vaněk for Krásná Jizba, 1940´s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These famous armchairs were designed by Czechoslovak architect Janěk Vaněk for Krásná Jizba company in the former Czechoslovaia in the 1940´s. Made at the same time.
They are made o...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The armchair has been reupholstered and covered with a high-quality fabric in beige.
Qua...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Green Upholstery, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Green Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture designer whose main creative period was between the early 193...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Striped Armchairs, Sweden Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The term “Swedish Modern” first emerged in the 1930s, when Swedish design was becoming increasingly well known in Europe and the United States. It reached its peak in the 1950s, char...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison 'Denis' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair 'Denis', fabric, oak, France, 1960s
Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron lounge chair in solid oak with the typical characteris...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Parker Knoll ‘Merrywood’ Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely comfortable vintage Parker Knoll ‘Merrywood’ armchair, made in England and dating from the 1960’s.
This is a very rare model, and the quality is superb....
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Mid-Century Lounge Chairs by Kroehler - a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century lounge chairs manufactured by Koehler, circa 1950s. This pair features a vibrant earthy green upholstered body. Arched walnut legs frame the sides of the chairs. The leg...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
B 34 Cantilever chair, Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam
Located in Neuss, NW
Italian B 34 cantilever chair by Marcel Breuer & Mart Stam from the 1970s. High-quality frame made of tubular chromed steel. Seat and backrest with original white leather cover. The ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs in Turquoise-Acqua Velvet by ISA, Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of excentric shaped armchairs by ISA, Bergamo 1950s.
The lovely Italian design language is underlined by the powdery, soft velvet fabric Martora in turquoise-acqua color
by Rub...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Four-Seat Cinema Bench by TON, Czechoslovakia, circa 1950
By Thonet
Located in Lucenec, SK
Four-seat cinema bench produced by TON in Harmanec, Czechoslovakia in circa 1950. Item originally used in a village cinema, made completely of wood and bended wood features typical f...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Pair of Adriano Piazzesi armchairs, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of armchairs in beige curly fabric by Adriano Piazzesi. The armchairs have been carefully reupholstered with a high-end fabric. The design, construction and shape are very repre...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate 'Minore' Easy Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' lounge chair, leather, plywood, Italy, 1961
A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, materi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Pair of Federico Munari (Attr.) Armchairs with Tapered Legs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality, exploring truly modern shapes and forms. These designers experimented with new materials...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Roberto Menghi for Arflex ‘Hall’ Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
By Roberto Menghi, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roberto Menghi for Arflex, 'Hall’ lounge chair, metal, leather, Italy, 1958
In 1958, Roberto Menghi designs an interesting series of armchairs and sofas for Arflex. The designer tit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Ecru & Brown Zebra Print Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two ecru and brown zebra upholstered accent chairs. These chairs would make a cozy and contemporary addition to any sitting room, living room, or bedroom. They are a late nine...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs off-white Bouclé Fabric by G. Radice 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs off-white Bouclé Fabric by G. Radice 1950s
The armchairs have a narrow cut, the seat is pulled slightly forwards and therefore emphasised.
The...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950s Armchair, Ole Wanscher, FD-109
Located in Neuss, NW
Elegant armchair from the 1950s by Ole Wanscher for France & Son. Rare model FD-109 features a solid teak wood frame with a sloping open back rest and angled legs for an organic aest...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Artifort, Knoll, and Pierre Paulin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $134,145 while the average work can sell for $3,694.