$10,500
H 31.89 in W 33.08 in D 33.67 in
Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman 670/671, 2nd Generation, 1963
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hamburg, PA
The iconic Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman (670/671) was designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Metal
$1,780
H 26 in W 25 in D 25 in
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base translucent arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Aluminum
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year
Iron
$1,800
H 26 in W 25 in D 24 in
Charles Eames 1950s 2nd Generation LAX Armshell Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Original zinc base, original screws
Steel
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Magnificent Rare Brazilian Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Mid-Century
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare 2nd generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman
Metal
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Iron
Eames Lcm Chair (2Nd Generation)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Eames LCM (Lounge Chair Metal) is a celebrated example of mid-century modern design by Charles
Metal
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
. This is a collector's item, a 1960s Eames Lounge Chair (670/671) in Rosewood and Black Leather with
Leather, Rosewood
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood, Circa 1960's
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
This 1960's Eames Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Ottoman for Herman Miller is a collector's item
Leather, Rosewood
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H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
2nd Generation Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, 1950-1960
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Second generation Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair with ottoman by Herman Miller. Early 1960s
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather and Rosewood, 2nd Generation
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
cushions make the deep rich rosewood pop. This is a stunner. This 1960's Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 33 in D 56 in
Vintage 2nd Generation Herman Miller Eames Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oxnard, CA
Here is a second generation (1960-1971) Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by the Eames for Herman
Aluminum
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H 26.78 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Eames Lounge Chair Metal (LCM), Herman Miller, 2nd Generation, circa 1953
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Rare example of an early LCM (lounge chair metal) designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the mid-1940s
Steel
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Hunter Green and Rosewood, 2nd Generation circ
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
cushions make the deep rich rosewood pop. This is a stunner. This 1960's Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 15 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Yellow and Rosewood, 3rd Generation
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Just restored! This incredible 3rd generation Eames Lounge chair and ottoman have been restored
Aluminum
Pair of Early Charles Eames LAX Armshell, 'Lounge Chairs X BASE'
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles and Ray Eames designed low lounge armshell with X-base. Zinc base, painted black, original
Zinc
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H 33 in W 32 in D 34 in
Eames 670 Lounge Chair 671 Ottoman Blue Leather Walnut Rosewood Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Fascinating vintage Eames 670 lounge chair and 671 ottoman in bright blue leather for Herman Miller
Aluminum, Steel
Herman Miller Eames Zenith LAX Lounge Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impeccable pair of Eames Zenith LAX lounge chairs. Completely original. Lovely parchemnt color with
Steel
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H 28 in W 25 in D 24 in
Pair of Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair Herman Miller fiberglass lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames from the early 1950
Steel
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H 32.5 in W 33 in D 33 in
2nd generation Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman Herman Miller, USA 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early production 2nd generation Rosewood Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman Herman Miller, USA
Aluminum
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H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Rare 2nd Generation Rosewood, Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 2nd Generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles Eames
Aluminum
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H 33.5 in Dm 32.75 in
1960s Charles Eames Herman Miller 670 Rosewood Lounge Chair and 671 Ottoman
By Charles Eames
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning original 2nd generation Herman Miller 670 rosewood lounge chair and matching 671 ottoman
Rosewood
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H 27 in W 22 in D 24 in
Early Vintage Charles Eames for Herman Miller LCW Birch Plywood Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Troy, MI
2nd generation LCW lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames Produced by Herman Miller circa
Birch, Plywood
Sold
H 33 in W 37 in D 33.5 in
Early Production Model 670/671 Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
early production example with original black medallion label signifying it is a 1st or 2nd generation
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 31 in W 24 in D 24 in
DAR Eiffel Base Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 2000
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Deland, FL
early 2nd generation "Eiffel" chair. The shell is in 100% original, vintage condition whist the base has
Metal
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H 28 in W 25 in D 25 in
Early Year '657' Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, Signed
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pollock’s design relationship with Knoll. These 2nd Generation model '657' Armchairs by Charles Pollock
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Set Of 3 Eames DCM Chairs (2Nd Generation)
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Eames DCM (Dining Chair Metal) is a timeless piece of furniture design that epitomizes the
Plywood
$74 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
White Wash Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These WHITE WASH collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a s...
Wood
$19,888 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
Pierre Chapo “L07” Daybed, 1963
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Chapo “L07” daybed, France, 1963. The Pierre Chapo “L07” Daybed, designed in 1963, shows the essence of French modernist design. Chapo, a trailblazer in the design world, is ...
Wood, Elm
$1,047
H 31.25 in W 24.75 in D 22 in
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chair The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inche...
Chrome
Rattan Tall Boy Dresser, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan woven wicker six-drawer tall boy dresser or slim chest of drawers. Spain, 1960s This beautiful rattan dresser has a bamboo and rattan structure with six drawers all covered...
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage Bookshelf "Cado" by Paul Cadovius, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage bookshelf "cado" is an original design item realized by Paul Cadovius, Denmark, in 1960s. Wall unit in teak structure. Five different cabintes with drawers, sliding doors a...
Wood
$229,454Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Office Chair, International Style Wooden Office Chair
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Darwin added wheels to the office chair in 19th century. In the 1970s ergonomics was added to design criteria. Today, it is the key element for whom spends long hours in the office...
Leather, Oak, Walnut
Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, ‘Dilly Dally’ vanity set, leatherette, mirrored glass, plastic, brass, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1968 Outstanding Italian dressing table designe...
Metal, Brass
$1,800 / set
H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern padded arm shell chairs,Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, for Herman Miller. Beautiful two-tone, chairs are in really nice original condition. Ext...
Aluminum
Large Early J1 Akari Pendant by Isamu Noguchi for Ozeki, 1950s
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Echt, NL
Early Large J! Akari lamp in excellent condition. Designed by Isamu Noguchi in 1951 Produced by Ozeki & Co., Ltd. New old stock! Model J1 is a large square shaped pendant in the...
Metal
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' Opaline Glass Table Lamp for Oluce
By Oluce, Vico Magistretti
Located in Glendale, CA
Vico Magistretti 'Atollo' opaline glass table lamp for Oluce. Originally designed in 1977, this iconic re-edition is still crafted by Oluce in Italy using many of the original manu...
Metal
$8,950Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 24.5 in W 39 in D 29 in
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Chrome
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.
Maple
Charles Eames Classic RAR Rocking Chair Herman Miller Greige
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic Charles Eames RAR greige rocking chair with original birch runners. A survivor in very good original condition.
Fiberglass
Rare Early Pair of George Nakashima "New Chairs"
By George Nakashima
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An iconic pair of early circa 1952 George Nakashima "New Chairs" masterfully constructed out of walnut. Letter of authenticity included.
Walnut
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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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