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Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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
Mid-Century Modern Style Slipper Chair in Cream Colored Chenille
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern slipper chair with scoop design. The lounge chair has splayed wood legs in a dark walnut finish with visible wood grain. Upholstered in woven crème colored chenill...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Chenille, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Tubular Chrome Lounge Chairs in Silver Faux Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of Art Deco tubular chrome lounge chairs in black leather.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional 1960s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional 1960s Newly upholstered in slate gray / dark indigo cotton fabric with fiv...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Eames LKH-2 Lounge with Girard Upholstery by Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific example of the Eames LKH-2 easy chair has a black wire seat, a bikini pad in magenta naugahyde designed by Alexander Girard and a zinc lounge ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather Slipper Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of slipper, side chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar feature mahogany frames with high backs, upholstered in butterscotch leather.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Spanish Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair Attributed to Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
A single Spanish midcentury leather strap slipper chair in black leather with each strap interlaced with each other. The beautiful lines and form convey the modern neoclassical spiri...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scoop Chrome Lounge Chair New Upholstery
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very comfortable Mid-Century Modern lounge scoop chair on stainless steel base in the style of Milo Baughman.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Iron Lounge Chairs, Rene Gabriel Style
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern wrought iron lounge chairs, side chairs or slipper chairs in the style of Rene Gabriel with grid backs and grid seats. The open grids add to a feeli...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Paul Laszlo Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chair Barrel Back
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Laszlo upholstered barrel back lounge chair. Listing is for one chair, similar chair available, as pictured in other listing. Item features fully upholstered barrel back, heavy ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley slipper chairs for Dunbar with dark mahogany bases and original black velvet upholstery. The upholstery has faded to an interesting shade of aubergine. Includes downfi...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Three Piece Italian "Dolphin" Lounge Suite by Ernesto Carboni for Arflex
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning lounge suite. "Dolphin" featuring matching pair of original black leather lounge chairs and ottoman, seldom seen arm-less version. Brass bases have been painted (white) stun...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Italian Plush Covered Occasional Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Faux rabbit, furry and soft in grey with original nickeled legs. These are occasional or low side chairs.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Sculptural Curved Back Solid Brass and Grey Tweed Fabric Accent Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind sculptural solid brass accent chair with Italian grey woven wool tweed upholstery. Curved Brass back is polished and lacquered with a warm patina. Straight brass legs w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stunning Pair of Modernist Slipper Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of modernist slipper chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti. Classic Mid-Century Modern design. Extremely comfortable. Mahogany platform ledge design, recently reupholstered...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Slipper Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Classic pair of slipper chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1954. The frames are walnut and the chairs have been recently reupholstered in button tufted soft Yves Klein ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Paul Laszlo Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chair Barrel Back a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Paul Laszlo upholstered barrel back lounge chairs. Item features fully upholstered barrel backs, heavy solid wood construction, short tapered legs, and clean modernist line...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Dunbar Edward Wormley Slipper Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar “Gold Tag” slipper chairs, in a weaved off-white and light wheat colored Chenille fabric. Together with two pillows and tufted button design. Dark w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Foam

Vintage Blue Pillow Mid-Century Modern Lucite Bench or Stool
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lucite bench or stool in newly upholstered blue fabric.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Grosfeld House Side or Slipper Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
These elegant Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency side or slipper chairs have an unusual beaded wood detail, that is pierced carvings to the apron of the front of the chairs. The saber ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 'Déclive' Velvet and Blackened Steel Slipper Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The back and seat inclination of the 'Déclive' slipper chair are designed to promote the most comfortable seating position.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Paul McCobb High Back Club Chairs or Slipper Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Paul McCobb high back club chairs unusual sleek design, leg in walnut color, covered in off white nub Fabric with button tufts. Measures:...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Fun Pair of Kroehler Bat Wing Swivel Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super cool pair of Kroehler bat wing swivel slipper chairs. The chairs are in nice vintage condition and retain their original black faux leather-reupholstery is recommended. We love...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Slipper Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous vintage modern pair of lounge chairs have sleek black leather upholstery with tufted buttons. The wide slipper design with overstuffed seating provides maximum comfort ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Modernist Armchairs in Pale Green Velvet Attributed to Ico Parisi, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of low-rise, elegant modernist slipper chairs, with the charm of Ico Parisi and representative of the Italian Fifties. Structural support in well-maintained, polished mahog...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of Petite Modern Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Petite Modern Slipper Chairs, American, circa 1950s. Comfortable pair of lounge chairs that work well in small spaces. They have been completely restored in an ultra-deep bro...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Rare Milo Baughman Slipper Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A small-scale slipper chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Brass frames with hidden rollers. Original tag attached to seat. Priced individually.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lounge Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A steel lounge chair with leather seat and back cushion.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul Laszlo Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chair Barrel Wingback Mid-Century Modern
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Paul Laszlo upholstered barrel back lounge chair. Item features heavy solid wood frame, fully upholstered, curved back, short tapered maple wood legs, low sleek fo...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs by ISA, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Iconic pair of Italian 1950s armchairs by ISA in hardwood and upholstery resting on splayed, tapered legs and featuring elegant angled arm-rests / side supports. Sober and sensuous m...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Excellent Pair of Gilbert Rohde Style Mohair Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of newly reupholstered Gilbert Rohde style mohair slipper chairs. This pair has been expertly restored with new high end peacock blue mohair and all new foam and sprin...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Slipper chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly upholstered in a orange fabric closely matching the original with attention to detail! Solid mahogany frame. Retains the...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of White Lacquer Chrome Bases Scoop Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern chrome bases, white lacquer shell body, ribbed upholstery lounge chairs.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gilbert Rohde Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
Linen blend upholstery with wood legs.
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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Jean Charles Moreux Gilt Iron Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
1940s French moderne pair of gilt iron lounge chairs by Jean-Charles Moreux These come with green cushions with needlework to one side of the cushion. More pictures to come.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Adorable Pair of Harvey Probber Club Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Adorable pair of Harvey Probber club chairs. Can be used as occasional chairs, game chairs or slipper chairs. Proportions are compact, low in height and comfortable. We have six tota...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Unique and Sculptural Roll Back Slipper Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of roll back slipper chairs and ottomans. Upholstery can be cleaned and used as is but new upholstery is recommended. Dimesnions: 29.5"...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Slipper or Lounge Chairs Attributed to Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of midcentury Italian design, small lounge or slipper chairs attributed to Marco Zanuso. The chairs feature delicately tapered backs and front and rear sabered legs in s...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass

Recovered Milo Baughman Style Slipper Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sleek and sturdy side chairs with polished chrome base, newly recovered in a tufted white Naugahyde. Simple and handsome in style, great for home or office. (Please confirm item l...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fabulous Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Slipper Chairs Mid-century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style heavy chrome slipper chairs. The solid chromed steel flat bar base has a mirror shine and are in great condition. The original furry fabric wil...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Guglielmo Ulrich, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs / armchairs / lounge chairs in a modern neoclassical, sober form by Guglielmo Ulrich. The pieces feature rear saber legs and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Mid Century Milo Baughman style S shaped Cantilever Club Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair Milo Baughman Style polished Chrome Grey fabric 60's Armless club chairs, Cantilever Design .
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Marco Zanuso Brown Leather & Brass Slipper Chairs by Arflex Italy 1955
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex slipper chairs. Measurements: 21" D seat , 20" W seat, 15" H seat front, 13" H seat back, 24" H back seat, 33"H overall.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Cabriole Legged Slipper Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of well-scaled and beautifully proportioned button tufted slipper chairs having striated upholstery and resting on exposed walnut frames with distinctive cabriole legs.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Swank Designer Low Vintage Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Swank Designer Low Vintage Lounge Chairs by Erwin Lambeth. Just a beautiful design with curved backs and a swank cut out design. Wood bases are sculpturally crafted of solid ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 Modern Chrome Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very comfortable, simple and sleek midcentury modern chairs. Search terms: lounge chairs, "arm" chairs,
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Easy Chair by Verner Panton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very elegant VERNER PANTON chair, with original fabric, fritz hansen , designed 1973, one of ten models ( A thru L ), design for the system 1-2-3, ALL SALES ARE FINAL, STORE C...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel l...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

American Designer, Slipper Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of white fabric and walnut slipper lounge chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1950s. Seat height: 16.25”
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Little Slipper Chairs att. to Paul Laszlo for Brown Saltman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This creation attributed to Paul László for Brown Saltman, crafted in the 1950s, showcases the pinnacle of mid-century American design. Revered as one of California's most influentia...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Jens Risom Slipper Chairs, 1950's
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a wonderful pair of slipper chairs designed by Jens Risom. Featuring sleek, solid walnut frames that appear to cradle the newly upholstered seats. We would call the fabr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Paul Frankl, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1952
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and bamboo slipper chairs designed by Paul Frankl and produced by Ficks Reed, USA, 1952. Seat height 14.25
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

LKR cats cradle chair Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Alexander Girard Bikini
Located in Vorst, BE
The Eames LKR 'Cats Cradle' Wire Side Chair, was one of most memorable and unusual designs of Eames. It was available with removable upholstery, a full coveri...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Coppia di poltroncine da camera Mid Century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Coppia di poltroncine anni '50 in stile italiano con seduta e schienali imbottiti e rivestiti da una particolare fantasia floreale. Una delle due presenta un alone sullo schienale c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

Ficks Reed, Slipper Chairs, Bamboo, Fabric, USA, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bamboo and brown red velvet slipper lounge chairs designed and produced by Ficks Reed, USA, 1940s. Seat height: 17.3”
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Bamboo

Pair of Milo Baughman Scoop Form Slipper Lounge Chairs Circa 1970s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of scoop form slipper chairs on chrome bases by Milo Baughman, circa 1970s.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Modernist Lounge Chairs, California Modern Manner of James Mont
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair slipper / lounge chairs, Classic California Modernist design, appear to have been reupholstered in the 1970s. Stylized geometric fabric, Extremely comfortable. Quality cons...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1960's Harvey Probber Modernist Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1960's modernist rare slipper chairs designed by Harvey Probber, with aluminum legs and fully restored and re-upholstered in mohair fabric.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Aluminum, Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy Chairs, Lounge / Slipper, Mid-Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chairs', Model PJ-SI-35-A This rare armless variation of the low easy chair features a tilted, slightly curved back...
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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Mid-century Modern slipper chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs 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 slipper chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern slipper chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original slipper chairs, popular names associated with this style include Edward Wormley, Dunbar, Milo Baughman, and T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. 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 slipper chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $407 and tops out at $65,000 while the average work can sell for $4,808.

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