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Set of Four Organic Shaped Fiberglass Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, in metal and fiberglass, Italy 1960s.
The construction of the chairs is based on a combination of curves, edges and points, which create beautiful and intere...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Kartell Louis Ghost Armchairs in Crystal by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Kartell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A comfortable armchair in transparent and colored polycarbonate in the Louis XV style, it is the quintessence of baroque revisited to dazzle, excite and captivate. Louis Ghost is the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Gufram Jolly Roger Pirate Chair by Fabio Novembre, White
By Gufram Furniture, Fabio Novembre
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian genius designer Fabio Novembre was born in Lecce in 1966, graduated from Milan University of Architecture and studied film in New York. In 1994 he opened his own design studi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Gastone Rinaldi 'DU 24' Pair of Armchairs in Grey Leatherette and Metal
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, pair of armchairs, model 'DU 24', metal, leatherette, Italy, 1956
These Italian postwar armchairs have a sculptural appearance due to the well-constructed ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 20.08 in
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Green Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s
This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Colorful Upholstery
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, lounge chair model '915' with ottoman, metal, fabric, Italy, 1969.
Elegant, tubular armchair designed by Carlo di Carli in 1969, manufactured by Cinova, Italy. The c...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 20th Century Armchairs In the Style of Gio Ponti, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two Italian design classic armchairs or lounge chairs by iconic designer Gio Ponti from the 1940s. In fully restored condition, with new padding, beige/ light brown velvet uph...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Italian Midcentury Armchairs reupholstered in Luxury Blue Grey Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent pair of original Italian armchairs with brass tips from the mid-century, 1950s.
The armchairs are equipped with springs inside for a soft and springy comfortable sitting ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Tokyo-Pop" White or Black Monobloc Armchair Designed by T. Yoshioka for Driade
By Driade, Tokujin Yoshioka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Tokyo-Pop" is a white or black anthracite polyethylene monobloc iconic armchair, designed by Tokujin Yoshioka and manufactured by Driade.
White version only is available in quick s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 29.7 in W 33.8 in D 30.7 in
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Athens, Attiki
B&B Italia’s Le Bambola has received a radical redesign for its 50th anniversary by its original designer, Italian architect Mario Bellini.
Le bambola was designed in 1972 and awarde...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Armchairs for Mim
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in bari, IT
Set of four armchairs in white fiberglass Kubilia series of Ico Parisi for M.I.M. Rome, Italy.
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He gained a diploma in construction and served ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
pair of velvet armchairs by Beka 70s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of velvet armchairs by Beka from 70s
Beka is in fact a renowned Italian furniture publisher
Here is a general biography about the Beka Mobili company
Mobili is an Italian co...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Wassily Lounge Chair White Leather by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, circa 1962
By Marcel Breuer, Dino Gavina
Located in Paris, France
This early original of Wassily pair of lounge chairs, are with the original white leather, highly sought after by collectors. The leather has no structural issues.
The Wassily model,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Green Indoor / Outdoor Filicudi Cactus Chair, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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This green and brass indoor / outdoor armchair features a brass finish mid century legs.
The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An armchair with a distinctive two–part shape, the padded shell embraces the huge seat cushions. Its curves are shown off by the total absence of sharp corners and the softness of th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair Large GRAY, seduta ecologica in carta - fatto a mano
Located in Parabita, LE
La scocca della seduta è fatta a mano con l'uso di stampi. Per raggiungere la tenuta meccanica si susseguono varie pose del materiale umido, con successive asciugature. Ad ogni strat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Paper
Pair of Marco Zanuso Armchair Model Lady in White Thick Wool Fabric
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Marco Zanuso armchairs with original structure and thick wool white farbric.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Rara poltrona di Gio Ponti e Giulio Minoletti per la prima classe del treno Roma
By Giulio Minoletti, Gio Ponti, Officine Breda
Located in Rivoli, IT
Comunemente noto come Settebello, secondo il nome coniato dagli operai che lo costruirono, l’automotore a sette vagoni Elettrotreno rapido 300 (ETR 300) è stato in esercizio presso l...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Velasquez lounge chair by Mimo Padova 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in OSS, NB
Velasquez lounge chair by Mimo Padova , Italy 1970s. Newly reupholstered in a limited edition colourful fabric by Fabricut ‘Pastels Fiesta’. This beautiful multicolored fabric is mad...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
ED/20 727 Lady W-Decor Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Exuding vintage flair, this armchair is an invitation to pure relaxation. A sophisticated oxidized bronze finish enhances the Canalleto walnut frame's seductive curves, which embrace...
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2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic white color for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Armchair Poly made of reinforced plastic sage green for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Armchair Poly in plastic reinforced col. antracithe for indoor modern design
By Trabà
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Armachair in reinforced plastic, available in different colors and suitable for kitchens, bars or restaurants, very comfortable.
Colorful armchair with plastic frame that has passed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Philippe Starck for Driade MOOR(E) sculptural armchair, 2000s
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Parma, IT
Very rare MOOR(E) sculptural armchair designed by Philippe Starck for Driade in the early 2000s.
In polyester reinforced with fiberglass, 360 degree rotating seat, ergonomic shape on...
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Early 2000s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Polyester
Roly Poly Armchair Concrete By Driade, Faye Toogood
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Shapely and utterly comfortable, the distinctive Roly Poly Armchair by Driade is a well rounded lounge chair with a graceful, bowl-like seat up top and four solid legs beneath. It's ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Italian Art Deco Club Chairs in Black Lacquer and White Bouclé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of black lacquered armchairs features plush white bouclé cushioning. High-gloss features are softened slightly by the tufted upholstery to create a luxurious yet cozy set o...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Lacquer
H 30.38 in W 29.88 in D 33.13 in
Pair of Italian Space Age Mario Bellini Style Organic Lounge Chairs, 1970, Italy
By Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Extraordinary Space Age Italian lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini. The frame of the chairs is covered with a rounded soft foam and upholstered with very fine Italian fabric...
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Alberto Rosselli, 1960s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Lasne, BE
Italian white fibreglass armchairs. Wear and tear due to time and age of the chairs.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 19.3 in W 27.96 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Lady armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Designed in 1951 by Italian architect and furniture maker Marco Zanuso, these iconic chairs are a symbol of stylish, material and technological innovation. They won a gold medal at t...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
ED/50 069 Egle Gray Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Enveloping curves also tracing sloped profiles for an experience of impeccable comfort define this armchair, a modern-style piece equally apt for suiting residential or professional ...
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2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
ED/50 002 Carol White Armchair
By Zanaboni
Located in Milan, IT
Ideally combined with its pouf counterpart for a cohesive look, this armchair invites one to take moments of pure relaxation embraced by its bold and plump volumes. The sleek gray-st...
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2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of armchairs chrome & bouclé - Italy 70s
By Sapporo
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 70s completely reupholstered with a soft and elegant gray bouclé. These chairs are very comfortable. The rounded shapes and the chrome structure gi...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s Exquisite Italian Lounge Chairs Style Gastone Rinaldi by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Exquisite Italian Lounge Chairs Style Gastone Rinaldi by Vico Magistretti
35 h x 27 d x 26 w, Seat16 h Arm 20h
Preowned original vintage condition with new upholstery.
Refer to...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 26 in D 27 in
B&B Italia "Tulip" leather armchairs designed by Jeffrey Bernett in 2000
By B&B Italia, Jeffrey Bernett
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
B&B Italia "Tulip" chairs designed by Jeffrey Bernett in 2000.
Stunning leather armchairs with a functional 360-degree swivel base. The highlight of this design is the merger of stra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 26.38 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Augusto Bozzi Cosmos set for Saporiti Italia 1954
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This set of Cosmos armchairs and sofa by designer Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti were designed in 1954 and are a model of elegance, comfort and innovation. The Cosmos collection is chara...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 White and Brass Outdoor Cactus Chairs, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Set of 2 white and brass indoor / outdoor cactus chairs
This g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
20th Century Gio Ponti Pair of Armchairs by ISA Bergamo 50s White Upholstery
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Turin, Turin
The I.S.A. (Industria Salotti e Arredamenti) manufacture also known as ISA, ISA Bergamo and ISA Italia was founded in the late 1940s near Bergamo in Ponte San Pietro.
It produced a s...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Garden Chair
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor occasional chair in special treated fabric.
Cushion filling in waterproof dacron. Structure in combination of satined black metal treated in cataphore...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Grandcamée Armchair in Fabric with Gold Leaf Finishing
By Jumbo Collection
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
GrandCamée is the perfect expression of a bright classic style, where the refined upholstery in the precious fabric of the collection meets the decorative charm of the structure with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex, Italy, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Iconic so called 'Lady chair' designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1951. This lady chair has chrome-plated legs and original upholstery in grey. The upholstery...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor Occasional Armchair
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Dune Outdoor occasional chair in special treated fabric.
Cushion filling in waterproof dacron. Structure in combination of
satined black metal treated in cataphore...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1980 EA 108 Charles Ray Eames Herman Miller ICF Design Swivel Chair
By ICF De Padova, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brescia, IT
Chrome aluminum frame
Black netweave seat
Adjustable and reclining seat
Excellent condition.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Lucania Armchair by Giancarlo De Carlo for Arflex, Italy
By Arflex, Giancarlo De Carlo
Located in London, GB
"Lucania" armchair by Giancarlo de Carlo for Arflex, Italy, late 1950s.
The Lucania is a generous and comfortable chair, which was featured in Domus magazine in November 1957. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pace Collection Tucroma Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini, Italy 1975
By Guido Faleschini, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Pace Collection Tucroma Lounge Chair by Guido Faleschini, Italy 1975. Reupholstered in white boucle.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Roly Poly Armchair in White by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
By Driade, Faye Toogood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions in the ancient Casentino cloth from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Wool, Plastic
Gio Ponti D.153.1 Armchair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed by Italian master architect Gio Ponti in 1953 and re released in 2012 by Molteni & C.
The chair features two tone sand/paper leather with satin brass frame and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Gio Ponti, Style Superleggera Armchair by Cassina, Italy 1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Italian Design Armchairs Gigi Radice for Minotti 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair midcentury Italòian Design armchairs Gigi Radice for Minotti 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Ico Parisi Style Gray Velvet
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The style is very reminiscent of Ico Parisi, an Italian designer of the mid-twentieth century.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Mario Bellini 'Le Bambole' Midcentury Italian Armchair for B&B Italia
Located in London, GB
A scarce early Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini, esteemed Italian designer.
Italy, circa 1970s.
For B&B Italia.
Re-upholstered in white fabric with the original base ret...
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Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 33.47 in
Set of Four Italian Garden Iron Armchair, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful Set of Four Italian Garden Armchair, circa 1950, From a Milano House.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Tito Agnoli for Bonacina Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tito Agnoli was an Italian designer and the Architect during 20th century. Tito Agnoli rattan chairs are highly sought after by collectors and design enthusiasts. Clean lines and a s...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Mid-century Italian Armchair in Cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian armchair in cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Pair Armchairs Isa Bergamo 1950s Green Fabric Brass Feet
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century pair armchairs Isa Bergamo 1950s green fabric brass feet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in
Modern Armchair Chaise Lounge Studio 65 Gufram Soft Polyurethane White
By Studio 65, Gufram Furniture
Located in Milan, IT
What happens if a Majestic Greek column falls down and breaks into several pieces? The answer is obvious: it is transformed into a Gufram lounge. This architectural archetype, produc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam
H 32.29 in W 43.31 in D 47.25 in
Mies Armchair with Ottoman Designed by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1960s
By Poltronova, Archizoom Associati
Located in Parma, IT
Armchair with pouf Mies design Archizoom for Poltronova 1960s.
Chromed steel armchair and ottoman structure, caucciu'rubbe seat with pony headrest, pouf with lighting and pony footr...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 51.58 in D 31.5 in
Mies van der Rohe for Knoll set of Four Bruno Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mies van der Rohe for Knl set of Four Bruno chairs with arm pads, Original Gray leather with stainless steel frames.
* Seat Height (in): 17.5
* Arm Height (in): 25.75
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs by I4Mariani for the Pace Collection
By i4 Mariani
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Teorema dining armchairs Design by Guido Faleschini and exclusively manufactured by i4Mariani for The Pace Collection. Circa 1970s
The armchairs...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Chrome
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Find a variety of gray italian armchairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique gray italian armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and animal skin. We have 709 antique and vintage gray italian armchairs in-stock, while there are 334 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray italian armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray italian armchairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made gray italian armchairs over the years, but those made by Cassina, Gio Ponti and Marco Zanuso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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Sage Green Table
Blue Jean Chair
Blue Gray Modern Dining Chairs
Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs
Mid Century Bent Metal Chair
Fabric Covered Mirror