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 50s Italy armchairs in light brown boucle upholstery attributed to Lenzi
By Lenzi
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s Italian design armchairs . Design attributed to Lenzi
These sculptural and comphortable pair of armchairs have been recently re-upholstered in a luxurious light brown ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Chrome-plated armchair Type Cesca, Italy, 1980s
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
Cesca-type armchair, modeled on Marcel Breuer's design from 1928. Produced in the 1980s. The chrome-plated frame is in very good original condition, has been cleaned and polished. Th...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Beech
F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort model F511 lounge chair.
Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's.
The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1960s Pair of Arne Vodder 431 Armchairs by Sibast Mobler, Denmark
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Praha, CZ
- Goog original condition with minor signs of use
- Made of solid palisander wood
- Armrests 61cm
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Palisander
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chairs, Distressed Leather
Located in Stamford, CT
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chairs, Distressed Brown Leather
Pair of Jean Michel Frank style arm chairs. Weathered, heavy gauge distressed leather wrapped on pa...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic Boomerang armchair produced by TON company in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The name comes from the curved armrests. The chair is produced as elegant and airy design with light, bu...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Gio Ponti, rare pair of Wingback Armchairs for ISA, Italy, 1950s (customizable)
By Gio Ponti
Located in Argelato, BO
Gio Ponti, Rare pair of Bergere Armchairs for Isa Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
A very rare pair of Gio Ponti armchairs, retaining their original green velvet, ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Th...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Denis' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, model 'Denis', fabric, oak, France, 1960s
This ‘Denis’ lounge chair is designed by the French designer duo Jacques Cha...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Lasne, BE
Black metal chair by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Seat height: 22 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chair.
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1960s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
Set of four elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the o...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pierre Paulin F598 Groovy Armchair for Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Groovy lounge chair designed by Pierre Paulin in 1972 and manufactured for Artifort, Holland.
Model No: F598, or also known as "M" chair.
Chair has been newly reupholstered in green ...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Soriana Lounge Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 1970s Set of 2
Located in Lasne, BE
Brown leather and metal chairs designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Modèle: Soriana. Stamped Cassina. Seat height 41 cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs, Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs, Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Steel, Leather & Wood Unknown, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Steel, Leather & Wood Unknown, 1960s, Brazil are gorgeous.
The frame of these chairs is made with steel and the seat and backre...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs in style of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs designed in style of Marco Zanuso's "Lady Chair". Chairs are upholstered in forest green vinyl and feature elegan...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Elegant SOHO Lounge Chair in Velvet and Gold, 21st Century
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant lounge chair model SOHO in slate grey velvet. Gold brass metal base.
Available in two colors; turtle green and slate grey velvet.
The velvet fabric is suitable for profession...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Lounge Armchair Mv10 by Morten Voss for Fritz Hansen, 2007
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
The MV10 armchair by Morten Voss for the Danish factory Fritz Hansen in the first decade of the 21st century. A piece of furniture with an interesting modernist form. The armchair i...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of MCM Green Velvet Armchairs after Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of MCM green velvet armchairs after Marco Zanuso. So stylish and great for today's modern designs!
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric, Michel Arnoult, 1960s
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
Pair of 1960s iron and fabric armchairs
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1960s armchairs with square tubular iron frame and fabric upholstery still original.
The upholstery is sound, the original cover is in good overall condition.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
1970s Pair of Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armachair, Sweden
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition
- dimensions : 77 (40) 74 70, 99 (40) 74 80.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Brothers Thonet Set of 8 Armchairs for Ligna Drevounia, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 8 armchairs ‘model 209’ produced by Ligna Drevounia in Czechoslovakia, who had the official license from the brothers Thonet during the 1960’s and 1970’s. These classic chairs...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The cha...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of "Safari" Armchairs in Rattan and Leather by Tito Agnoli, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic pair of "Safari" armchairs in curved rattan and leather designed by Tito Agnoli and produced in Italy during the 1960s.
The armchairs are fully original, they feature a s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Pair of mid-century armchairs 'Laila' by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1948
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company.
This iconic pa...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Julius Small Chair, in Light Bronze by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Julius Small Chair, Brass Structure, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
The JULIUS small chair is a timeless and understated luxury piece. Constructed with noble materials like bras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood, Oak
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style High back Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Dorothy Draper Style High back Chairs. The type of chairs you would see at the famous Colony Hotel in West Palm Beach. Original quilted floral fabric so reminiscent of the 19...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Midcentury Amanta Velvet Armchairs Set of Two 1973
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian armchair model Amanta designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia from 1966, with corduroy upholstery and fibreglass frame, original manufacturer’s label and relief ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs, sprung upholstery and feather cushion, velvet upholstery, original of the period.
A pair of armchairs that lend themselves to be revisited to make them suitable f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Ginga Leather Armchair, Natural Solid Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Ginga Leather Armchair, Natural Solid Oak, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Ginga is the swaying movement of brazilian martial art, capoeira. It is characterized by a flowing movem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Copacabana Armchair, Darkened Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
By Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Copacabana Armchair, Darkened Oak Base, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Part of Copacabana collection, the Copacabana armchair will reinforce the balance and appealing sense of li...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Oscar Armchair, Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Located in Leça da Palmeira, PT
Oscar Armchair, Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Handcrafted in Portugal by Duistt
Inspired by the poetic curved lines of Oscar Niemeyer’s architecture, Oscar armchair allures for its ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Restored Beech Armchair in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered in Boucle fabric
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair Margherita Albini for Bonacina, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchair Margherita Albini for Bonacina, 1950s
Round base armchair mod. Margherita with structure completely in rattan. The seat and backrest follow...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & White Leather Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this beautiful pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs are made of ebonized Pau Marfim hardwood & white leather in buttone style.
The structure is composed of curved arms & feet, and were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1940’s. The wood joints are composed of delicate wood pins in Pau Marfim also, which were typically used by the artist at the time. Sold as set of two.
For the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. This is shown in the last 3 images. The set comes from a private residence in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
This mid-century modern pair would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern, boho chic or contemporary environment.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth.
In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.
A forerunner in the use of rediscovered raw materials (like cane and jacaranda -Brazilian Roswood) as well as the creator of a new formal language in 20th-century Brazilian furniture design, he drew on the lessons of past furniture-making as a vital source, not only in the mastery of technical and constructive solutions but also in the aesthetic experience, craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning of his production. As a result, his exquisitely crafted pieces evoke a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics, firmly bound to the Brazilian cultural milieu.
Literature:
• Arquitetura e Decoracao, no. 12, Jul-Aug 1955
• Tenreiro book...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Burkhard Vogtherr 'Felix' Cube Lounge Chairs for Arflex
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Burkhard Vogtherr for Italian furniture maker Arflex. Exposed metal frames give a modern style to these soft armchairs.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century White & Black Diamond Wire Chair by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll is circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial material and scul...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wire
Iron Armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1955, Unilabor
Located in Houston, TX
Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998)
Set of two Iron armchair
Manufactured by Unilabor
Brazil, 1955.
Iron frame, fabric upholstered.
Measurements:
55 cm x 65 cm x 75 h cm
21.6 in x 25.59...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
109 armchair, Giandomenico Belotti, Alias, Italy, 1980's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
“Ornament is a crime!” said Adolf Loos at the beginning of the last century. A position perfectly illustrated through the 109 model where Belotti shows its influences, between the It...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Francis Jourdain French Modernist Art Deco Rope Armchair (1 Available)
Located in London, GB
A single armchair by Francis Jourdain.
France, c1930s.
Woven seagrass rope seat and back rest over a wooden frame.
One remaining.
Ideal as an occasional chair.
Good vintage...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Wood
CARL-JOHAN BOMAN, Armchairs, one pair, Oy Boman Ab 1950-tal, Finland
Located in Säffle, SE
Rare pair of Carl-Johan Boman armchairs.
Price is for the pair.
Currently upholstered in mustard coloured fabric.
Fast shipping from Sweden, all over the world. White glove packa...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Tiger Art Gaulino Limited Edition Armchair by Oscar Tusquets
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tiger Art Gaulino Limited Edition Armchair by Oscar Tusquets
Chair in ash wood with dark stained and varnished patina and a natural leather seat. Seat limited to 50 unique pieces, h...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Amanta Mario Bellini armchairs, original fabric, label
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine sinking into the comfort of a vintage armchair, surrounded by the timeless elegance of mid-century design. Now, imagine not just one, but a pair of Amanta Mario Bellini armch...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plexiglass
Paul Leidersdorff 'Caravelle' Danish Mid-Century Easy Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
A rare lounge chair by Paul Leidersdorff.
Denmark, c1960s.
Caravelle model.
Leather, steel and wood.
Good vintage condition.
PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT IF SOLD IN THE UK. ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of armchairs 'Laila' in honey sheepskin by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko 1948
Located in SON EN BREUGEL, NL
Very beautiful and unique pair of armchairs 'Laila' designed by the famous Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen (1918-2006) for Asko in 1948- high quality furniture company.
This icon...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Midcentury Adjustable Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl 1950 '
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable Bamboo and Rattan three -stand lounge chair features stylized pretzel arms.
It has a wonderful design with a classic look. Providing comfort a...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 Rosenthal Hombre leather armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Two Hombre leather armchairs in the popular design, black wooden frame and black leather in very good condition. The leather of the cushions and backrest shows hardly any signs of we...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
A Pair of 1960’s Danish armchairs in style of Tobia Scarpa
Located in London, Lambeth
Well crafted pair of Danish armchairs polished frames
and reupholstered green velvet cushions
Cc 1960’s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Horn Armchair Khana Colection by Hermhaus
By hermhaus
Located in istanbul, TR
It was inspired by the ram motif, the symbol of Anatolian handcraftsmanship. The upper part of the product, which is specially woven entirely by hand, brings the Horn armchair to a u...
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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Saporiti leather lounge chairs, Vittorio Introini, Italy, 1965
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
A voluptuous chrome steel frame carrying a cognac leather fleece.
Confusingly simple, but how complicated it can be to be simple, because it's about knowing when to stop, not adding...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
In Color We Trust Chair by Wim Rietveld/ Contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Wim Rietveld Chair contemporized, ceramic armrests added, re-shaped, hand-painted and multi-lacquered with high gloss varnish. A hommage to all the great artists who played the color...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Franco Albini armchair Margherita 1960s
Located in bari, IT
An iconic cane armchair designer Franco Albini model Margherita for Bonacina 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Reed
Set of Upholstered Solid Wood Mid-Century Armchairs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern, a design movement devoted to timeless functionalism, established itself in the post-war period with furniture that appealed to the senses. Furniture design was gu...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning iconic cotton strap, webbed, lounge, armchair, 652W design (1943) early edition, designed by Jens Risom for Knoll International. Features a solid maple frame with original woven cotton straps. It is one of the most comfortable pieces you will sit in, the exquisite curved back provides lumbar support making this chair as comfortable as it is beautiful. The removable webbed, basket seat, shell is supported and rests on the arm frame base. Very Rare Vintage Modern Classic design. An iconic piece of furniture, this example has remained in a single collection since it was acquired by the prior owner from Knoll International and the original early label remains affixed beneath. (Knoll Associates Inc. 601 Madison Ave New York 22). This label has the earliest Knoll Associates showroom address, which opened in 1946.
Measurements: 24.5 ” tall x 24? wide x 30? deep x seat height 18? (arm height 21") (seat to the lowest point 11")
Jens Risom
Danish-American architect-designer Jens Risom was born in Copenhagen in 1916, the son of a nationally renowned architect of the Nordic Classicism style. Between 1935 and 1938, he trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under Ole Wanscher and Kaare Klint, alongside classmates Hans Wegner and Børge Mogensen. For a short time following his studies, he took on furniture and interior designer projects for the Copenhagen-based architectural firm Ernst Kuhn. He then moved briefly to Stockholm, where he worked for Nordiska Kompaniet and met Alvar Aalto and Bruno Mathsson. Around 1939, he immigrated to New York with ambitions to introduce the Scandinavian modernist approach to the US furniture market.
Risom’s arrival in the US coincided with the years of materials shortages brought on by the war. As a result, Risom was unable to secure a position in a furniture company, and, instead, found work designing textiles for decorator Dan Cooper. Eager to do more, he soon convinced Cooper to expand into the furniture market, and together they found projects with young, progressive architects like Ed Stone and George Nelson. In 1939-40, Ed Stone was invited to create Collier Magazine’s House of Ideas pavilion at Rockefeller Center as part of the New York World’s Fair, and Risom designed all of the furniture.
Around 1941, Risom met Hans Knoll, a German-born entrepreneur in the furniture industry who had a showroom on Madison Avenue dedicated to rather lackluster furnishings. Sharing a dream to do something more vanguard, they joined forces and set off on a four-month tour of the US in search of design inspiration. By 1942, Knoll launched Hans Knoll Furniture Company with Risom on board as his head designer.
Risom’s early designs for Knoll made use of military surplus...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
A single Italian armchair by Paolo Buffa C 1950.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A single wingback restored Italian armchair by Paolo Buffa C 1950.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian mid-century modern blue fabric and black metal armchairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern blue fabric and black metal armchairs, 1960s.
Pair of armchairs with tubular structure in black painted metal, with padded seat and backrest covered in blu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960's midcentury modern French rocking chair
Located in London, Lambeth
well crafted rocking chair with streamed bent wooden arms
super comfortable rare armchair.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
PAIR of original SENIOR Armchairs by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An early original pair of the 'Senior' lounge chair, upholstered in new green English velvet. Metal frame with brass leg fittings and wooden construction.
Literature: Repertorio del...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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