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
Stackable Armchair in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This mid-century Dutch chair is stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feature is the possibilit...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vico Magistretti Set of Ten ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs in Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, set of ten dining chairs model ‘Carimate’, stained beech, straw wicker, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Brazilian Pair of Scissor Armchairs in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of scissor armchairs, Brazilian hardwood and fabric, Brazil, circa 1950
These exceptionally rare armchairs from Brazil embraces the quintessential Brazilian ethos of the 1950s. The design bears the beauty of Brazil's natural environment through its raw, constructive layout and the skillful use of a local, solid wooden material. The construction is marked by well-defined geometry, logical proportions, and visible constructivist elements. Characterized by simplicity, clarity and absence of ornamentation, this framework is exemplary of architectural minimalism. Upholstered in a delicate patterned fabric in green and white, it beautifully complements the wooden elements. The material use, woodworking, and the overall composition strongly resemblance the designs by Studio de Arte Palma, co-founded by Lina Bo Bardi, Pietro Maria Bardi, and Giancarlo Palanti...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, model '4410', fabric, teak, Denmark, design in 1957
Armchair by Folke Ohlsson made in Denmark in the 1950s. This high quality lounge ch...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, armchair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1960s
Beautifully shaped armchair in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. T...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
European Armchair in Soft Pink Velvet Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1950s
Elegant armchair in a soft pink velvet upholstery. A beech frame with armrests holds the seat and backrest that is highlighted with ver...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Folke Ohlsson 'Profil' Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for DUX, lounge chair, model 'Profil' with ottoman, leather, oak, Sweden, 1960s
Lovely lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. On a bright oak ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 'P28' Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wengé
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, pair of armchairs, model 'P28', wengé, fabric, Italy, 1958
Eugenio Gerli designed these lounge chairs model 'P28' for the Italian furniture company Tecno in...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wenge
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-201' Armchair in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, armchair model 'DS-201', chrome-plated metal, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957
A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shaped structu...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Taichiro Nakay Pair of Reupholstered Blue Armchairs in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili La Permanente Mobili Cantù, pair of armchairs, cherry, reupholstered in Evolution 21 - Toscane Blue - 12, ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Spanish Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, brass, oak, Spain, 1960s.
These lounge chairs originate from Spain and stylistically refer to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the base resembles the chair known in Spanish as "Sillon de Caderas...
Category
1960s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma 'Conchinha' Lounge Chairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, 'Conchinha' lounge chairs, iron, fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Elegant and modern armchairs by Brazilian designer duo Hauner & Eisler. The thin, el...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Reclining Lounge Chair in Iron & Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, lounge chair, coated iron, brass, fabric, Italy, 1950s
A streamlined armchair conceived by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti in the fifties. This particular mo...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Contemporary Armchair in Black Oakwood and Boucle Fabric
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The seat is upholstered in high quality boucle fabric. The darkened wood structure provides strength and lightness to the piece.
Dimensions: Width 40.5” x depth 38.5” x height 33” x ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Wrought Iron Seating, Set of 4 Chairs and Table
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage wrought iron seating - set of 4 chairs and 48” table
Woodard Salterini wrought iron pedestal table with removable top. Mesh chairs and table top. P...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Ocher Yellow Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, stained beech, Italy, 1970s
The construction and usefulness of this pair of lounge chairs is well thought out by the designer, resulting in this soph...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Pair of Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This set of mid-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feature...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Blue Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Marco Zanuso for Arflex ‘Square’ Lounge Chair
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, 'Square' lounge chair, fabric, metal, wood, Italy, 1962
This eccentric chair by Marco Zanuso is well-executed embodying a so...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mart Stam Armchair in Oak and Straw
By Mart Stam
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mart Stam, armchair, oak, straw, The Netherlands, 1947.
Elegant armchair in solid oak and woven straw. This chair shows the characteristic frame of the influential Dutch designer M...
Category
1940s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory, high back lounge chair, reupholstered in green mohair, lacquered wood, Brazil, circa 1950
This armchair is designed by the estee...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Sculptural Pair of Lounge Chairs with Canvas Webbing
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, canvas, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s
Sculpted lounge chairs made in the Czech Republic in the 1950s. These chairs are made in a slender beech frame, a...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, birch, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
Well-shaped Italian lounge chair in an olive green upholstery. The lower part of the legs are in a sharp V shape and execu...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Horst Brüning for Kill International Lounge Chair in Cognac leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Horst Brüning for Kill International, lounge chair model ‘6912’, leather, chrome, fabric, Germany, 1967.
This well-designed armc...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Six of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of six 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985
These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created dur...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Blue Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid-Repos' or 'Juliette', oak, wool, France, 1960s.
Well-sculpted Guillerme and Chambron 'Juliette' lounge chair in sol...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Guillerme Chambron 'Mid Repos' Lounge Chair in Oak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair model 'Mid Repos', oak, wool, France, 1960s
Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Vico Magistretti for Cassina Pair of ‘Carimate’ Lounge Chairs in Bouclé
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti for Cassina, pair of ‘Carimate’ lounge chairs, beech, bouclé, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ lounge chair is one of ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
Guillerme & Chambron Dining Set with 'Victorine' Table & 'Thibault' Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, table 'Victorine', in oak, France 1960.
This wonderful table shows great craftsmanship and a strong appearance, that clearly characterizes th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Denis' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair 'Denis', leather, oak, France, 1960s
Extraordinary Guillerme and Chambron lounge chair in solid oak with the typical characteri...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Dutch Set of Eight Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight armchairs, fabric, iron, teak, The Netherlands, 1960s.
These Dutch dining chairs are well-proportioned, featuring a teak frame with angular lines and round edges. The a...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Set of Six Geometric Armchairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, stained beech, leatherette, Italy, 1970s.
Simplistic yet elegant Italian set of six dining chairs. Straight geometric lines are prominent in the execution, for...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, fabric, iron, teak, The Netherlands, 1960s.
These Dutch dining chairs are well-proportioned, featuring a teak frame with angular lines and round edges. The arm...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Carl Malmsten 'Redet' Lounge Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, ‘Redet’ lounge chair, stained mahogany, reupholstered in Métaphores “Eden Citrine” fabric, Sweden, design 1936, production 1937.
Crafted in 1937, the 'Redet' easy cha...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, captain’s chairs or armchairs, cherry, United States, 1982
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this pair of captain...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Armchairs Gigi Radice Minotti Fully Restored, High Pile Writing Velvet
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Two armchairs designed by Gigi Radice. Made by Minotti in the 1950s.
From a villa in central Sicily, wood structure was made firm, padding replaced, belts replaced and upholstered wi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Dutch Set of Four Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, fabric, iron, teak, The Netherlands, 1960s.
These Dutch dining chairs are well-proportioned, featuring a teak frame with angular lines and round edges. The ar...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Guillerme & Chambron Easy Chair in Oak and Green Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
A sculptural easy chair by Guillerme and Chambron that is very well executed and made of solid, carv...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Italian Set of Ten Geometric Armchairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of ten armchairs, stained beech, leatherette, Italy, 1970s.
Simplistic yet elegant Italian set of ten dining chairs. Straight geometric lines are prominent in the execution, for...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Italian Pair of Armchairs with Bentwood Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1970s.
This lovely pair of Italian dining chairs has a strong resemblance to Augus...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme & Chambron "Petronille" Lounge Chair in Oak and Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, ‘Petronille’ lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1965
This sculptural lounge chair named ‘Petronille’ is designed by Guillerme et Chambron. Th...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Lounge Chair with Off-White Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s.
This beautifully designed lounge chair holds a striking construction by means of the sculpted elements discernible in th...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
European Armchairs in Soft Pink Velvet Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1950s
Elegant armchairs in a soft pink velvet upholstery. A beech frame with armrests holds the seat and backrest that is highlighted with v...
Category
1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, leather, chrome, Italy, 1970s.
This pair of lounge chairs truly radiates Italian design of the seventies. The use of soft cognac leather combined with striking geome...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair ‘Womb’ was designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Attributed Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings attributed lounge chairs. Walnut frames have been refinished and upholstery updated to boucle. The platforms were intentionally left original so as to n...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Early Pierre Chapo 'S10X' Armchair in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, armchair model 'S10X', elm, leather, France, circa 1964.
This design is an early edition, created according to the original craft methodology of Pierre Chapo. This comfortable armchair in solid elmwood and cognac saddle leather features a wonderful and rich patina. The chair is therefore especially interesting as the ageing of the leather creates an authentic feel. The chair is based on Chapo's 48 x 72 assembly principle. The S10 chair is most likely a reference to Corbusier's LC2. It was a very popular chair...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of four armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, Italy, 1972.
This set of armchairs epitomizes a splendid construction based on characteristic shapes...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Lounge Chair in Camel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede lounge chair, model 'S231', patinated leather, chromed metal, Switzerland, 1960s
This lovely and stylish chair is based on a solid const...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Giulio Moscatelli Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giulio Moscatelli, pair of armchairs, teak, fabric, Italy, ca. 1950
This pair of armchairs by Giulio Moscatelli is distinctive in its execution. The legs are beautifully sculpted, s...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Elegant Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Yellow Velvet and Ash
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, velvet, stained ash, Italy, 1950s.
This lovely pair of Italian lounge chairs is characterized by a sophisticated aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
De Sede DS 50 patchwork leather armchair
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 50 Patchwork leather armchair is in very good condition. The brown, thick and at the same time fine buffalo leather shows a ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1960s
These well-proportioned armchairs are clear in their appearance with angular shapes and striking lines dominating...
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of Six Dining Chairs With Elegant Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of SIX dining chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1960s
Set of SIX dining chairs, made in Europe in the 1960s. These dining chairs feature frames in a light beech wood. They show rou...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Pink and Yellow 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 ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Lounge Chair in Woven Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, lounge chair, leather, brass, Italy, 1970s.
Rare lounge chair designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most. A hallmark for this refined piece of furniture is the woven leather upholstery...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Pair of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, pair of 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985
These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created during the postmodern era in Italy. The backrest smoothly runs over into the armrests through a curvaceous movement. The red tube...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, armchair model P32, velvet, metal, brass, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani designed the "Poltrona P32" in 1956 for Tecno. The refined formed seating shell with...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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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