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 legendary 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.
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
Pair of Mid Century Leopard Print Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-q...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Six Solid Golden Oak Bankers Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Set of Six Bankers Open Oak Armchairs by Community for Jasper Seating Co. Inc. Featuring open, double cross braced, sturdy, solid Golden Oak frames, 27H Arm rests, Wide comfortable s...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of 1960s Mid-Century Chunky Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs
Oak
Chunky shape
Slatted back
Original upholstery can be changed if required
Seat height 45cm
1960s/1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid Century Pure Linen GFM-64 Armchairs by Edmund Homa, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icon of Polish mid-century design model GFM-64 armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa - Polish architect, industrial and interior design designer, professor at the Academy of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Swedish Samsas Armchair by Carl Malmsten
Located in London, GB
A stylish and iconic vintage Swedish Samsas armchair by Carl Malmsten. It was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1960’s.
This is of exceptional quality and is extremely comfor...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Italian mid-century modern armchairs with yellow floral pattern fabric, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchairs with yellow and green floral pattern fabric, 1960s
Pair of armchairs covered in fabric with floral pattern in shades of green and yellow. The str...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Arm or Easy Chair for Fröscher Sitform, Germany 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
1960s Ib Kofod-Larsen arm or easy chair in Leather for Fröscher Sitform, Germany. The leather has a very nice patina.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Pierre Paulin Oyster Chairs For Artifort
Located in Dorchester, GB
A pair of Pierre Paulin Oyster chairs.
Designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the 1960s.
It has been fully refurbished, newly foamed and upholstered in 100% Wool Bute Island boucl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Leopard Print Velvet Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pair of Green Apple Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armc...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Hans J. Wegner CH28 Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
SAWBUCK CHAIR CH28, designed in 1951 by the Danish master Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn. A wonderfully comfortable chair that shows the perfect balance between str...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Dark Green Vintage Cocktail Armchair, by Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery r...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
German Midcentury Yellow Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
German Mid Century Green Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Vintage Danish Teak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of vintage Danish teak armchairs. They were recently imported from Denmark, they date from the 1960’s.
The quality is outstanding, they are be...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Design Armchairs Upholstered Light Boucle. Sweden, 1940s
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
A Danish furniture design pair of easy armchairs upholstered with light bouclé. Original from 1940s Sweden. The chairs look in pristine condition and have not been used after a recen...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Rare suite of 4 "Grand Repos" armchairs in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 4 "Grand Repos" armchairs in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Italian armchair from the 1960s by furniture maker Dal Vera
By Dal Vera
Located in Milano, IT
Italian armchair from the 1960s Dal Vera with bouclé upholstery.
Beautiful 1960s vintage wood and fabric lounge chair made by Dal Vera of Conegliano Veneto ( Italy ) .
The frame is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage Leather Kengu Armchair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable vintage leather Kengu armchair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken. This was made in Norway, it dates from the 1970’s.
The quality is exceptio...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
White Jetsons Swivel Armchair Grey Leather, Berchicci for Giovannetti, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Jetsons swivel armchair by Gugliemo Berchicci for Giovannetti in a stunning grey leather with a white glossy structure. Jetsons is a hammock, it's a chaise-longue, it's a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Bamboo and Rattan Rocking Chair Franco Albini style, Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful rocking chair entirely in bamboo cane with rattan weaving connecting elements. Handmade in the style of Franco Albini, Italy 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Stouby Tan Leather Highback Armchair Mid Century Chair 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish tan leather highback armchair by Stouby, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area.
The chair has a wide seat and padded backrest for enhanced...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage leather Kengu chairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken. They were made in Norway, they date from the 1970’s.
The quality is ...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1950s Armchairs with black painted iron rod frame and brass feet.
The red bear cover is still the original one.
For better performance of these very comfortable chairs is to...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Restored Vintage Pair of Bamboo Barrel Chairs with Ivory Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm of our pair of vintage bamboo barrel chairs, exquisitely crafted and fully restored by our in-house professionals. The pair of chairs feature a natural bamboo colo...
Category
1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Set of Leather and Wood 'Cadett' Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Thanks to his innovative designs, Eric Merthen has contributed to the reputation of IRE Möbel, which is known for its high quality furniture and timeless Scandinavian design. Merthen...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brno Chair, Tubular, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1930
Designed by Mies van der Rohe for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Armchairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ole Wanscher "Colonial" Armchairs
Manufactured by P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Material: Mahogany
Model PJ301
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic Jens Risom mid century open arm chair circa 1965. Upholstered with a white leather seat. Beautiful carved walnut is ergonomically designed for your comfort and visual pleas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255 AC, Black Leather, Italy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Flat Bar Armchair 255AC, Black Leather with armpads (original design).
The Tugendhat House, often considered to be Mies van der Rohe’s defining resi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Expertly Restored - Set of 4 "Pretzel" Armchairs by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Laminate, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs Attributed to Antonio Gorgone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of mid-century armchairs attributed to Antonio Gorgone. Solid Elm angular frame with a brick red frabric re-upholstery.
Dimensions: H 95cm W 65cm D 68cm Seat H 36cm W 57cm D...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Chairs, Yellow Velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla armchairs, I.S.A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Newly upholstered in a textured golden yellow velvet. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Stouby Tan Leather Club Armchair Mid Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Danish tan leather armchair by Stouby, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area.
The chair has a wide seat and padded backrest for enhanced comfort....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1970s Italian Rattan Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of rattan armchairs. Made in Italy c. 1970.
In excellent condition. Price includes re-covering in customer's own material.
Current upholstery is a modern peach colou...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane
Le Corbusier Set of 2 White Leather Armchairs Model, LC1 for Cassina, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Le Corbusier and manufactured for Cassina, famous Italian furniture manufacture in 1970s period.
Both chairs are original signed, low number early edit...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Scoop Bentwood Armchair By Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare, mid-century modern, walnut bentwood armchair by Thonet features a curvaceous profile with the back and seat made from a single piece of bent walnut. The segmented yellow tweed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Manner of Nakashima, Grass Seated Chair, 20th century, India, Ahmedabad
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Fully restored, in the manner of George Nakashima chairs. Second half of the 20th century, sourced from Ahmedabad, India. These grass-seated chairs breath mid-century allure, boastin...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Le Corbusier, Chaise 209, Early French production
By Le Corbusier
Located in Hasselt, VLI
A design classic designed by Le Corbusier, the Chaise 209, signifies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and design. This elegant bentwood masterpiece displays exceptional construction and...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Cane
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Armchairs by Szedleczky Design
Located in Budapest, HU
A pair of lounge chairs by Szedleczky Design. Signed.
Rudolf Szedleczky, Easten Europe, Hungary, c1970s.
Re-upholstered in beige nubuck leather.
Excellent condition.
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina.
Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Chair Designed By W.H.Gispen For The Dutch Company Kembo
Located in Bunnik, NL
Beautifull armchair designed by Willem Hendrik Gispen for the Kembo label. Models 302, which is a version with armrests. The seatshave new filling and upholstery made of Spanish fab...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Erwin Lambeth Designed Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs by Erwin Lambeth. Square frame with floating style seat.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
2 Elettra Armchairs by BBPR Studio From Arflex, 1955s
By Arflex, Studio BBPR
Located in Lucca, IT
Pair of Elettra armchairs by BBPR Studio from Arflex Italy 1956s, original and first Edition.
fabric is original, original label :ARFLEX. The Elettr...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pianura Armchair in Black Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Mario Bellini
Producer - Cassina
Model - Pianura Armchairs
Design Period - Seventies
Measurements - Width 104 cm x Depth 96 cm x Height 66 cm x Seat Height 40 cm
Materials...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Midcentury Rope Cantilever Chairs by Audoux & Minet
Located in Oakland, CA
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, France 1940s. Cantilevered bentwood frame with woven sea grass rope in a grid pattern. Fantastic condition, frames have previously been restored. Sold ...
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
Customizable Pair Of Restored Mid Century Armchairs, fabric by Kvadrat, 1960s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern GFM 87 Armchairs by Juliusz Kędziorek, Gościcińskie Furniture Factory 1960s, Poland.
Reupholstered in yellow and green colour KVADRAT "ZERO" fabric number ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Gio Ponti 2 Armchairs 1950 ISA Bergamo 1 edition
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Lucca, IT
Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs Mid-Century Modern ISA Bergamo Italy 1950 .
Fabric in Cintsz patterned Hunting Cintsz ,passamenerie , wavy brass shanks.
First series all original , one o...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Red Karelia Lounge Chair by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta, 1960s
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Liisi Beckmann
Producer - Zanotta
Model - Karelia Lounge Chair
Design Period - Sixties
Measurements - Width 75 cm x Depth 80 cm x Height 60 cm x Seat Height 35 cm
Material...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Foam
Quinta Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1980s
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Designer - Mario Botta
Producer - Alias
Model - Quinta Chair
Design Period - Eighties
Measurements - Width 43 cm x Depth 55 cm x Height 94 cm x Seat Height 43 cm
Materials - Metal
Co...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Upholstered Easy Chairs With Stained Beech Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern designers are the undisputed masters of mid-century modern chair design. As this pair shows, their furniture generally united form and function; in every design, they p...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. These striking armchairs have been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a sumptuous clover green Loro Piana velvet. The Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian Modern era.
Literature reference:
Domus No. 274, October 1952, page 4.
Additional note: The designer of the Perla model has been credited as G. Veronesi in the ISA advertisement in Domus. Previously, Guglielmo Veronesi was assumed to be the full name. However recent research has indicated it was in fact Giulia Veronesi who designed the Perla chair...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage Leather Reclining Armchair and Stool by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly comfortable vintage leather reclining armchair and stool by De Sede. They were made in Switzerland, and date from around the 1960-70’s.
The quality is absol...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Armchair designed in 1966 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. Metal frame Upholstered again with Güell Lamadrid fabric.
Excellent condition.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Francis Jourdain Mid-Century French Rope Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of exceptional scarce armchairs by Francis Jourdain.
France, c1930s.
Stained pine and rope.
A scarce Jourdain model.
Good condition generally, some scuffs commensurate...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
Mid Century Armchair by Anonima Castelli, Italy 60s
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid century modern armchair made by Anonima Castelli in the 60s.
Armchair in solid beech.
It was reupholstored
Produced by Anonima Castelli in about 1960, see label in photo.
Excel...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Armchairs in Beige Linen, by Edmund Homa, 1960s, Set of Two
By Edmund Homa
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icon of Polish mid-century design, a pair of armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa - Polish architect, industrial and interior design designer, professor at the Academy of Fi...
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Jacquard, Wood
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.
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Pair Of Velvet Red Chair
Vintage Arm Chair Black Leather