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
Italian High Back Lounge Chair in Blue Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian high back lounge chair, wood, leather, Italy, 1950s
This elegant shaped lounge chair of Italian origin comes with a vibrant blu...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a Chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern GE 181 a chairs by Hans Wegner for GETAMA
This pair of armchairs (Model GE 181 A) was designed by Hans Wegner and produced...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen, pair of lounge chairs, leather and mahogany, Denmark, 1930s
This elegant set of easy chairs are designed by Kaj Gottlob and crafted by Rud Rasmussen. ...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Dutch Set of Four Armchairs in Black Leather and Tubular Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, chrome-plated steel, leather, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Set of four black leather dining chairs with metal tubu...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Georges van Rijck 'Cantilever' Armchair in Blue Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Georges van Rijck for Beaufort, 'Cantilever' lounge chair, fabric, wood and steel, Belgium, 1970s.
This playful 'Cantilever' armchair is designed by ...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Auke Komter for Metz & Co Rare Armchair in Walnut Plywood
By Metz & Co., Auke Komter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Auke Komter for Metz & Co, chair, beech, plywood, walnut, The Netherlands, 1930s
This stately chair was designed by Dutch Architect Auke Komter in the early 1930s. The armchair is m...
Category
1930s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut, Plywood
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Armchairs in Pink Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar, pair of armchairs, stained ash, fabric, United States, 1960s
These armchairs are designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company Dunbar in the sixtie...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
SET DI DUE SEDIE Giovanni Offredi Saporiti anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissimo SET di due sedie Giovanni Offredi Saporiti, Anno 1970.
SET di due sedie disegnate da Giovanni Offredi e prodotte da Saporiti nell'anno 1970. La Struttura è in ABS laccato...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gae Aulenti Chrome Locus Solus Armchairs. Italy 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Sleek pair of Gae Aulenti Locus Solus Armchairs in chrome and black faux-leather seats, Italy 1960s
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair Mid Century French Leather & Iron Armchairs
Located in Norwich, GB
Fabulous pair of mid century French leather & iron armchairs. Circa 1950’s.
The chairs have brass ball finials leading to iron sculptural frames, with hair pin legs. They boast the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Vintage Danish Design Armchair. Henry Walter Klein for Bramin Møbler Mid-century
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Henry Walter Klein for Bramin, lounge chair, black leather, wood, Denmark, 1960s.
Robust and comfortable lounge chair by the Danish desi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs
Arched arms and legs
Fake fur upholstery
Seat height 46cm
Contemporary Italy
These in stock but more can be made to order.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Poplar
Classic Set of Four Dining Chairs in Vivid Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, Austria, 1980s
These dining chairs have a strong resemblance to Josef Hoffmann ‘Fledermaus’ chair...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Bastiano Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960
By Gavina, Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Bastiano armchairs designed in 1960 by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, Italy. Mahogany wood structure and orignal removable leather cushions. Early s...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Nucci Valsecchi cane brass upholstered armchairs 1970s
Located in Paris, IDF
This pair of cane and brass armchairs from the mid-century modern French Riviera era is bursting with glamour. The pair was designed by Nucci Valsecchi and produced in Italy in the early 1970s, and it almost looks as though it hasn’t been touched since then. The cubic design and chic materials will lend the room a curated feel. A light brown and golden cane...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
French Woven Lounge Chairs 1940's
By Vibo
Located in Hudson, NY
French Mid Century Ripe Chairs by Adrien Audox and Frida Minet for Vibo. Beautifully curved bentwood and original woven rope seats.
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Bentwood
Coppia di poltrone in legno laccato e paglia, Italia anni ‘60
Located in Firenze, IT
Particolare coppia di poltrone con struttura in legno massello laccato nero, con gambe tornite e schienale smussato per una seduta ergonomica. La seduta removibile è in paglia origin...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Midcentury Bonacina Armachair in Rattan, Italy 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury armchair in rattan wicker. This incredible rare piece was produced in Italy during the 1960s by Bonacina.
The craftsmanship of this armchair is exceptional, featuring a stunning hourglass shaped base and a curved armrest.
Fully hand-made in rattan wicker with perfect proportions, allowing the armchair to be light and solid at the same time.
Great example of Italian manufacture from the 60s.
A gorgeous stool that will enhance a midcentury porch or a minimal living room...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Alfred Christensen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Elm
Located in Stamford, CT
Alfred Christensen Style, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Beech
Lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark circa 1950s. The backrest and the seat are upholstere...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Mid-Century Pair of Rosewood Armchairs “Sirocco” by Arne Norell, 1960
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This pair of mid-century armchairs is an embodiment of Scandinavian design excellence, crafted by the esteemed Arne Norell, with a provenance rooted in 1960s Sweden. They showcase th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Style Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and elegant pair of French Mid-Century Modern style lounge chairs, armchairs, club or slipper chairs in the manner of Jacques Adnet. The chairs are composed of a delicate gilt...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Faux Bamboo
Mid-Century Chrome Armchair by Viliam Chlebo for Kodreta Myjava, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
Made of chrome, fabric
With aged patina, shows signs of use.
Original condition, fully polished.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
2 Cantilever Armchairs in the Manner of Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of 2 chairs was made in the style of Gae Aulenti. The light linen upholstery contrasts with the orange tubular steel frame. The chairs are in good condition.
Do not hesitate...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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 of great quality.
Completely refurbished with quality material and re-upholstered with pale grey - blue super - soft velvet. The easy-care velvet is of latest collection and washable.
With three buttons.
The brass tips have been polished.
Exceptional pair of luxury armchairs...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960s French Guillerme & Chambron Design Oak and Bouclé Fabric Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Iconic French Guillerme & Chambron 1960s design pair of armchairs made in solid oak structure and newly reupholstered with a high quality Pierre Frey Bouclé fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
“Petit Repos” Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oaken “Petit Repos” chair deserves its title of iconic. Both in terms of quality and design, this model represents why Votre Maison, the French duo Guillerme et Chambron’s compa...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs Set of 6
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Set of 6 Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs.
This lovely Wrought Iron Set of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Re-Upholstered Boucle by Guy Besnard, 1959
By Guy Besnard
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed and edited by Guy Besnard in re-upholstered Bouclé fabric, France, 1959.
These lounge chairs would be an eye-catching complement to any interior, such as the living room, family room, screening room or office. It also perfectly fits hospitality or corporate establishments like a boutique hotel lobby, cocktail bar, members club or luxury boutique. These chairs could also work great in an area such as a boutique hotel or workspace studio. When you choose for used mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Armchairs, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian manufacturer La Sorgente dei Mobili in the early 1970s. The design is marked by the ge...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Knoll Velvet with Bronze Finish
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chair (Model 1715L), upholstered in a gorgeous burgundy (wine) color velvet fabric over a bronze finish frame.
The deep burgundy velvet is a luxurious upgrade over the standard knit fabric that is more commonly seen, the fabric is called "Knoll Velvet...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury Armchairs in White Upholstery and Brass Stiletto Feet, 1960s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent and elegant pair of two Italian original mid-century armchairs or lounge chairs from the 1960s with brass stiletto feet.
Attributed to Design from Gigi Radice.
Completely...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Leather Coronado Armchairs Design Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of lounge and comfy leather Coronado armchairs design by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of lounge chairs, pink fabric, oak, France, 1960s
This French designer duo is known for their extremely high-quality solid oak furniture, from which this...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Bonacina armchairs in rattan and bamboo, Italy, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Bonacina armchairs in rattan and bamboo, Italy, 1950s
Two rare and spectacular rattan armchairs, perfect for decorating a veranda, garden or ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Sofa, Armchairs and Italian Coffee Table, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Iconic Italian set attributable produced in Italy during 1960s.
This midcentury set is made of a double seat sofa, two armchairs and a coffee table in rattan and bamboo.
The st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the chair a sculptural and modern feel. These striking armchairs have been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a sumptuous clover green Loro Piana velvet. The Perla model is one of the iconic chair designs of the Italian Modern era.
Literature reference:
Domus No. 274, October 1952, page 4.
Additional note: The designer of the Perla model has been credited as G. Veronesi in the ISA advertisement in Domus. Previously, Guglielmo Veronesi was assumed to be the full name. However recent research has indicated it was in fact Giulia Veronesi who designed the Perla chair...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
Gerd Lange Farmer Series Chairs and Table
By Gerd Lange
Located in Weesp, NL
Farmer series chairs and table designed by Gerd Lange for Bofinger in the 1965.
8 pieces of wood, 4 square rods, 2 fabric panels. All built str...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s. The chairs have a compact curved form and feature the original red upholstery fabric. The armchairs are freshly cleaned and...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen for for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Smooth sculptural wooden frame that has its or...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Armchairs Newly Upholstered with Fantasy Cotton Fabric, 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of vintage armchairs newly upholstered with fantasy cotton fabric.
The base of the fabric is mélange grey with pink, purple, sage green tones irregular shade brush strokes.
Perf...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Guariche Vintage SK660 Armchairs Chairs
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pierre Guariche was born in 1926, son of a family of Parisian goldsmiths. He studied at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, where he was taught by René Gabriel. He graduated in the Spring of 1949. He became a member of the Union des artistes modernes (UAM). He joined the studio of another of his teachers, Marcel Gascoin. He began to exhibit his own work in the Salon des Arts Ménagers and the Salon des Artistes Décorateurs.[1] In the period after World War II (1939–1945) there was increased interest in using new methods and materials for mass production of furniture. Manufacturers of materials such as formica, plywood, aluminum, and steel sponsored the salons of the Société des artistes décorateurs. Designers who exhibited their experimental work at the salons in this period included Guariche, René-Jean Caillette, Joseph-André Motte, Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline Lecoq
Beautiful pair of SK660...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Rocker Arm Chair
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Rocker Arm Chair
This lovely Wrought Iron Rocker Cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of lounge chairs, legs made in solid birch and fabric upholstered in a turquoise alcantara. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Finland. Model "RB 511". This rare col...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Bouclè Armchairs Model FM 106 by Framar, 50s
By Framar
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Produced in Italy in the 1950s by the Framar company (Fratelli Marelli), this pair of spectacular lounge chairs! With its lightweight rosewood frame, understated wing-back top and sw...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Pair of Iconic Margherita Rattan Armchairs by Franco Albini for Bonacina
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Beautiful couple of Iconic Franco Albini armchairs model "Margherita" 1951, manufactured by Bonacina.
Margherita is considered the first "legless" armchair of Italian design. The p...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Midcentury David Print White Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
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...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Luciano Frigerio Mid-Century Modern Italian Wood and Suede Sofa "Ussaro", 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa was designed by Luciano Frigerio. It is made of wood with brass friezes, the upholstery is in suede and the bands that support the cushions are in leather. This model is pa...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Seating Set of 6
Located in Cumberland, RI
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Seating A Set of 6 Chairs
Perfect for any dining space to accommodate six people. Pairs excellent with the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Dutch Design by Gispen Lounge Chair "Model 302" for Kembo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage chair with a midcentury style black metal frame in original very good condition. Textured upholstery in a rich charcoal brown.
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1930s Czech Wooden Upholstered Armchair by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This 1930s Czech armchair, designed by the renowned J. Halabala, is a masterpiece of vintage design that combines functionality with an artful aesthetic. The chair's elegant curves a...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Arkana Safari Sling Teak Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in Black Leather
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Classic and iconic Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture in Scotland. The original black leather contrasts perfectly with the reddish teak patina frame...
Category
1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s.
These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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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