$22,500 / set
Rare Antonio Gorgone Reclining Chairs
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning pair of armchairs by Antonio Gorgone — Napoli, Italy 1950's Newly refinished dark walnut frame with scissor shape - reclines into 2 different elevations.
Cowhide, Oak
$4,700Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Velvet & Walnut Armchairs by Antonio Gorgone, 1958
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in bari, IT
Set of three armchairs wooden frame with velvet upholstery Neapolitan production designer Antonio Gorgone from the fifties.
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of recliners attributed to Antonio Gorgone, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone lounge reclinabili attribuite ad Antonio Gorgone e risalente agli anni '50. Espressione del design italiano del dopoguerra, queste poltrone sono caratterizzate da...
Other
Antonino Gorgone, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and red velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Antonino Gorgone, Napoli, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in rece...
Velvet, Wood
Antonino Gorgone, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and green velvet lounge chair designed and produced by Antonino Gorgone, Napoli, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in a brand new velvet. Ove...
Velvet, Wood
Mid-century wooden recliner by Antonio Gorgone, Italy, ca. 1950
Located in Vittoria, IT
Elegante poltrona modernista mid century italiana degli anni ‘50 di Antonio Gorgone. Rivestimento in pelle bianca, struttura in legno dalle linee scultoree con gambe divaricate e bra...
Leather, Harewood
Mid century Italian Lounge Chair by Antonio Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Venice-Lido, IT
A beautiful Italian lounge chair by Antonio Gorgone, adjustable backrest, upholstered in floral fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Adjustable Lounge Chair Attributed to Carlo Mollino for Antonino Gorgone
By Carlo Mollino, Antonino Gorgone
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning, fully restored reclining chair, designed by Carlo Mollino for manufacturer Antonino Gorgone, (attributed). Italy, circa 1950. This multi-position, reclining lounge chair ...
Velvet
Italian reclining armchair by Antonio Gorgone, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian reclining armchair by Antonio Gorgone, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 96 cm; W= 63 cm; D min 75 cm; D max = 100 cm; H seat= 40 cm.
Brass
Set of Armchairs by Antonio Gorgone, Napoli
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The two armchairs were designed and manufactured by Antonio Gorgone in the 1950s. The quality of construction is extremely high, the very refined design is in fact aimed at maximum e...
Velvet, Wood
Rare Pair of Antonio Gorgone Reclining Lounge Chairs
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of reclinable arm chairs by Antonio Gorgone with adjustable backrest. The upholstery is new with Jab fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Antonio Gorgone, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Shearling, Italy, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and shearling lounge chairs, designed and produced by Antonio Gorgone, Italy, 1950s. 14" seat height
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 35.83 in W 24.41 in D 39.38 in
Antonio Gorgone Lounge Chair with Adjustable Reclining Backrest, Italy
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Beautiful Italian lounge chair with adjustable reclining backrest designed by Antonio Gorgone in 1950s.
Brass
Sold
H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Antonio Gorgone Style Reclining Armchair Beechwood Velvet Reupholstered, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A beautiful armchair in the style of Antonio Gorgone, made in Italy in the 1950s. The armchair is reclining and the backrest is adjustable to four different positions.
Velvet, Beech
Italian Mid-Century Writing Desk by Antonio Gorgone, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian stunning and unusual writing desk has been well designed by Antonio Gorgone in the 1950s. It has a very solid structure and its small size makes it easily adaptable to ...
Wood
Sold
H 38.78 in W 26.97 in D 38.59 in
Antonio Gorgone, Rare Wingback Chair, Brass, Beech, Shearling, Italy, 1940s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in High Point, NC
A rare adjustable wingback or lounge chair designed by Antonio Gorgone, Italy, 1940s. Features dark-stained beech, brass, brand new beige shearling upholstery.
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of 2 Carlo Mollino for Antonio Gorgone Armchairs, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare pair of armchairs designed by Carlo Molino and manufactured by Antonio Gorgone in Italy C1950 . The quality of construction is extremely high, the very refined design is in...
Fabric, Foam, Walnut
Sold
H 37.41 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs Attributed to Antonio Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A pair of mid-century armchairs attributed to Antonio Gorgone. Solid Elm angular frame with a brick red frabric re-upholstery.
Elm
Sold
H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 37.41 in
Italian Midcentury Antonio Gorgone Blu Velvet Walnut Wood Reclining Armchairs
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in IT
Italian midcentury Antonio Gorgone blue velvet walnut wood armchairs.
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 38.59 in W 25.01 in D 34.26 in
Italian Mid-Century Green Fabric Wood Reclining Armchair Antonio Gorgone, 1950
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury green fabric and wood Reclining armchair by Antonio Gorgone, 1955. Reclining armchair with seat and back padded and covered in forest green cotton fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Antonino Gorgone Lounge Chair
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Rome, IT
Important reclinable lounge chair by Antonino Gorgone "Piuma Model" produced in 1950 Reclinable luonge chair, similar to the exhample produced for the Casa del Sole Cervinia by Carlo...
Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 26.97 in D 33.47 in
Set of Two Reclining Lounge Chairs in the Style of Antonio Gorgone, Italy, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Hellouw, NL
Its design strongly reminds us of the work of Carlo Mollino for the Italian furniture manufacturer Antonio Gorgone. A bit of drama has been added to the way in which the front legs s...
Fabric
Antonino Gorgone Modernist Brass and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1960's modernist sculptural lounge chairs designed by Antonino Gorgone, with solid brass legs fully restored and reupholstered in leather with bronze nails detail.
Brass
Sold
H 71.66 in W 52.37 in D 16.15 in
Vintage 1950s wooden 33-drawer vintage chest of drawers file cabinet design A. Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Large 33-drawer wooden filing cabinet with original locks and keys, design Antonino Gorgone, 1950s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given by time. SIZING: Height...
Wood
Sold
H 37.01 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Green & Blue Velvet and Wood 1950s Reclining Armchairs Attr. to Antonino Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Vintage reclining armchairs in green & sugar paper velvet, wood and brass. Their style resemble similar items from Antonino Gorgone and Franco Lanzani, but more fine and elegant. th...
Brass
Carlo Mollino for Antonio Gorgone Pair Armchairs
By Carlo Molino
Located in London, GB
A rare pair of armchairs designed by Carlo Molino and manufactured by Antonio Gorgone in Italy C1950 Walnut frame with new knotted wool upholstery in sage green and white Prov. mod...
Fabric, Walnut
Italian Wire Frame Loveseat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This piece unattributed to Antonio Gorgone
Brass, Metal
Pair of Italian Recliners by Antonio Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original vintage chair with beige cream color fabric and wood frame with adjustable reclining backrest, original upholstery, by Antonio Gorgone. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Depth: 32...
Fabric, Wood
Rare Italian Lounge Chair by Antonio Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Munich, DE
The back can be adjusted in two positions.
Faux Leather
Italian Pair of Recliner Chairs by Antonio Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antonio Gorgone recliner chairs .They are in original condition need an upholstery and the wood touch up.
Wood
Sold
H 35.25 in W 26 in D 32 in
Antonio Gorgone, Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, wood and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs, designed and produced by Antonio Gorgone, Italy, 1950s. 15.5" seat height
Brass
Sold
H 36.23 in W 24.02 in D 29.14 in
Midcentury Italian Brown Ash Lounge Chair by Antonio Gorgone Reupholstered, 1951
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Berlin, DE
This midcentury Italian lounge chair by Antonio Gorgone was made circa 1951. The wooden frame is made out of ash and has got a beautiful Patina.
Upholstery, Ash
Sold
H 51.58 in W 34.65 in D 18.12 in
Antonino Gorgone Midcentury Secretaire / Desk Cabinet, Italy, circa 1950
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Italian midcentury writing desk / secretaire in Italian cherry. It has an extractable writing leaf. Designer: Stabilimenti Napoli Manufacturer: Antonino Gorgone Country: Italy Mo...
Cherry
Sold
H 35.44 in W 14.18 in D 34.26 in
Lounge Chair attributed to Carlo Mollino by Antonio Gorgone, Italy 1950s
By Carlo Mollino, Antonino Gorgone
Located in Hellouw, NL
Please note that the design of this chair is often attributed to Carlo Mollino and its manufacture is said to have been carried out by the Neapolitan company Antonio Gorgone. Condi...
Metal
Sold
H 35 in W 25 in D 35 in
Antonino Gorgone, Adjustable Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950
By Antonino Gorgone
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable brass, wood and white fabric lounge chairs, designed and produced by Antonio Gorgone, Italy, 1950s. Seat height 17”.
Fabric, Wood
Carlo Mollino Antonio Gorgone 1955 Armchair 'Piuma', Newly Upholstered
By Carlo Mollino, Antonino Gorgone
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Indulge in the rich vintage heritage of Carlo Mollino and Antonio Gorgone with this remarkable 'Piuma' Adjustable Armchair.
Brass
Sold
H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 28 in
Pair of "Piuma" Adjustable Lounge Chairs by Carlo Mollino for Antonino Gorgone
By Antonino Gorgone, Carlo Mollino
Located in North Miami, FL
Fully restored pair of 1950s "Piuma" reclining chairs, designed by Carlo Mollino for manufacturer Antonino Gorgone. Three-position, solid brass reclining mechanism. New foam, upholst...
Brass
$6,779 / set
H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in
Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs
Located in Puglia, Puglia
An original and bold 1970s-style design, highly seductive. These armchairs captivate the beholder and welcome those who sit in them with comfort. The armchairs feature a unique wood...
Bouclé, Beech
$5,423 / set
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, 1960s - New Upholstery
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and grey beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.0"H x 25.25"W x 28.0"D Seat Heigh...
Fabric, Wood
$12,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A pair of vintage Brazilian modern design armchairs made for the Nacional Hotel in Brasília in solid caviúna wood.
Wood
$12,000 / set
H 41 in W 28 in D 26 in
Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Armchair by Gio Ponti 1960 Parco dei Principi Rome
By Gio Ponti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gio Ponti Armchairs, from the Parco dei Principi, Rome You can see more photos on the Parco Dei Principi website in Rome, regarding the armchairs. Gio Ponti's infinite compositional...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Gio Ponti Triennale Lounge Chairs
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Walnut, brass, leather. Sculptural and rare chair model produced by I.S.A. Bergamo.
Brass
$14,800 / set
H 30 in W 30.25 in D 43 in
Gustavo Pulitzer Finali, Lounge Chairs, Cherrywood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cherrywood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced by Gustavo Pulitzer Finali & Giorgio Lach, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear to wood frame consistent with age and ...
Velvet, Wood
$9,600 / set
H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in L 30 in
IB Kofod-Larsen Style Modern Lounge Chairs in Walnut & Bouclé, C. 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Westport, CT
A refined pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs from the 1950s, executed in the style of IB Kofod-Larsen. Though the maker remains unknown, the sculptural lines, tapered legs, and...
Aluminum
$3,276
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Italian armchair in wood and fabric in the style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
This mid-century Italian armchair stands out for its elegant exposed dark walnut frame, with tapered arms and legs forming a fluid, sculptural design. The seat and backrest are upho...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Gerald Luss, Armchairs, Walnut, Velvet, Metal, USA, 1950s
By Gerald Luss
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, beige velvet and metal armchairs or lounge chairs designed by Gerald Luss and produced by Leigh Furniture, USA, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 19.5” Arm Height (inc...
Metal
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally reupholstered. O...
Velvet, Wood
$2,892Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.
Velvet
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Vintage fabric in fair condition. Patina and wear such as but not limited to marks, scratche...
Wood, Velvet
$12,000 / set
H 31 in W 24 in D 28 in
Gio Ponti 516 Armchairs, Walnut Frame, Two-Tone Upholstery, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Vintage 516 Armchairs by master Italian architect, publisher, and designer Gio Ponti, 1950. A timeless, architectural expression featuring a sculptural walnut frame, distinctive sl...
Walnut
1960s Paris Holophane Globe Street Pendant Light Qty Available
By Holophane
Located in New York, NY
This Holophane Paris Street light, transformed into a mesmerizing light fixture, is a captivating blend of history and modern design. Originally conceived in the mid 20th century, th...
Steel
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Mid Century Dining Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century dining table designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light wear consistent with age. Specifical...
Ash
$695
H 20 in W 24.75 in D 24.75 in
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Walnut End Table Style of Adrian Pearsall C1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Unusual design with walnut curves and boomerang styling. Walnut loops connected by brass fitters. Square glass top 24.75 x 20h. Glass is perfect. Wood shows some age related wear to ...
Brass
Mid Century Mustard Yellow Flowers Stool, Poland, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Space Age style plastic stool was made in Poland by Krynwald ERG fabric around the 1960s-1970s. The futuristic shape is tapered and aerodynamic, with a tulip foot and an yellow musta...
Fabric, Plastic
$7,796 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armchair is restored on request and avai...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Ceiba Table Lamp
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The Ceiba Lamp embodies the essence of artisanal craftsmanship, meticulously crafted entirely by hand. Inspired by the sacred Tree of Life in the Yucatan Peninsula, renowned as the C...
Clay, Linen
$1,640 / item
H 118.12 in W 37.8 in D 37.8 in
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris
By Douglas Mont
Located in Tilburg, NL
Douglas Mont 'In The Air' 6 Chandelier by DCW Editions Paris, France. New, current production. A chandelier from space With its UFO-like lights, the chandelier In the Air created b...
Metal
Set of custom made Gueridon Ottomans, COM fabric, Made in USA.
By Guéridon Design
Located in Stratford, CT
INTRODUCTION Gueridon crafts 100% made-in-the-USA, custom-built ottomans, stools, benches, and daybeds anchored by their signature four thick L-shaped legs. OVERVIEW Since introduci...
Upholstery, Wood
$648Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 13 in W 7.29 in D 9.45 in
Set of 2 Handcrafted Rattan Wall Sconces, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of handcrafted rattan wall lamps, where artisanal craftsmanship meets warm, ambient lighting. Each lamp is meticulously handwoven from su...
Rattan
$6,395 / item
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
Silk
$2,962 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in
Lawson-Fenning Griffin Chair, Velvet & Solid Walnut, Modern Lounge Chair
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...
Velvet, Walnut
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Pasadena, TX
One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946. This early design has a hard maple frame with new linen upholstery.
Fabric, Maple
$16,800 / set
H 35 in W 30 in D 30 in
Maurizio Tempestini, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Maple, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of cast iron, dark-stained maple and white fabric lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, USA, c. 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15” Arm Heigh...
Iron
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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