Leather "Swing" lounge chair with ottoman for COR Germany, 1960's
By Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Leather "Swing" lounge chair with ottoman by Reinhold Adolf & Hans Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor Germany.
Chrome
COR ‚SINUS‘ CANTILEVER LOUNGE CHAIR ALL WHITE LEATHER edition
By COR, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for COR in all white leather edition in almost new condition, Germany, 2000s (design from 1973).
Steel
COR Sinus Black Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By COR
Located in Wesseling, DE
Originally created in 1976 by renowned designers Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, it is widely regarded as a modern icon of German furniture design.
Leather
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in
COR Swing Lounge Chairs in Cognac by Reinhold Adolf and Hans Jürgen Schröpfer
By Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
COR Swing lounge chairs designed by Reinhold Adolf en Hans Jürgen Schröpfer. This is a beautiful and unique set by COR Sitzmöbel.
Chrome
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Swing Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Reinhold Adolf and Hans-jürgen Schräpfer for COR
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Berlin, DE
This Swing lounge chair was designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer in 1976 for COR Germany. The chair is part of the Sinus collection, a series characterized by swingin...
Leather
Unavailable
H 34.65 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Sinus Lounge Chair and Pouffe by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfe
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Berlin, DE
This sinus leather lounge chair was designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer in1976 for COR, Germany. The chair is part of the sinus/swing collection, a series characteri...
Leather
COR Swing Designer Armchair in Leather with Ottoman
By Reinhold Adolf, COR
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed 1972 by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer. Upholstered in original patinated black leather.
Metal
Sold
H 34.26 in W 30.32 in D 35.44 in
Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer Sinus Lounge Chair Brown Patined Leather
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very comfortable Sinus (chaise) lounge chair with ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer in 1976 for COR, Germany.
Steel
Sold
H 36.23 in W 30.32 in D 39.38 in
Early 'Sinus' Lounge Chair with ottoman by R. Adolf & H. Schröpfer for COR, 1976
By Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Sittard, LI
Early 'Sinus' lounge chairs designed by Reinhold Adolf & Hans Jürgen Schröpfer for COR, Germany 1976.
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 33.86 in
Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer Lounge Chairs for COR, Germany
By Reinhold Adolf, COR
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extremely comfortable lounge chairs due 'spring' frame and down filled leather cushions. The original orange or cognac leather is in good condition with light traces of use and nice ...
Steel
Sold
H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original Sinus chair with its original smooth und unharmed leather.
Steel
Sold
H 36.23 in W 28.35 in D 38.59 in
Sinus Lounge Chair and Ottoman by RA & HJ Schröpfer for COR, 1980s
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Renens, CH
Sinus Lounge chair and ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for COR (Germany) during the 1970s.
Steel
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 38.59 in
Cor Sinus Lounge Chair Reinhold Adolf Hans Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By COR
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Comfortable large 'Sinus' lounge chair designed by Reinhold Adolf & Hans Jürgen Schröpfer, manufactured by COR Germany, 1976.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 38.59 in
COR Sinus Lounge Chair & Ottoman 2015 Edition, 1976 by R. Adolf & H. Schröpfer
By COR
Located in Munster, NRW
Sinus is a modern Classic from 1976 which was already ahead of its time when it was first launched. With swinging spring steel rockers, the form of which gave it name, and an up...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 38.59 in W 29.93 in D 35.04 in
Congnac Leather COR SWING Lounch Chair whit Otterman By Adolf & Schöpfer 1976
By Reinhold Adolf
Located in Oirlo, LI
The COR Sinus lounge chair with ottoman is a classic piece designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer in 1976. It's known for its distinctive free-swinging body and luxur...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Sinus Lounge Chair 1976 with Ottoman Designed by COR
By Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR
Located in Antwerp, BE
Comfortable chocolate-brown leather easy-lounge chair with original ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf & Hans Jürgen Schröpfer for COR, Germany.
Steel
Sold
H 35.75 in W 30.25 in D 30.25 in
COR Swing Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman in Leather and Steel Frame
By Reinhold Adolf
Located in Wilton, CT
Swing lounge chair with ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for COR Germany.
Steel
'Sinus' Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Adolf & Schropfer
By Reinhold Adolf, COR
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 'Sinus' lounge chair with matching ottoman by Adolf & Schropfer, this piece is a unique statement piece.
Chrome
Sold
H 33.504 in W 30 in D 32.992 in
Early Sinus Zebra Leather Lounge Chair by Adolf & Schröpfer for COR, Germany
By COR, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Chicago, IL
Early production "Sinus" lounge chair by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer, designed in 1976 for Cor Germany. Hair-on-hide leather with zebra stripes, original leather straps,...
Stainless Steel
Cor Sinus Lounge Chair + Ottoman
Located in Boston, MA
Design by Adolf & SCHRÖPFER Sinus is a modern classic from 1976 which was already ahead of its time when it was first launched.
Leather
Sold
H 35.83 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
Pair of Early 'Sinus' Lounge Chairs by R. Adolf & H. Schröpfer for COR, 1976
By Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Sittard, LI
Early pair of 'Sinus' lounge chairs designed by Reinhold Adolf & Hans Jürgen Schröpfer for COR, Germany 1976.
Metal
Sold
H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By COR, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, Reinhold Adolf
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original and rare Sinus chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed a...
Steel
Sold
H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original and rare Sinus chair + ottoman with its original smooth and unharmed s...
Steel
Sold
H 34.3 in W 30.3 in D 35.5 in
COR Sinus Leather Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976
By Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, COR
Located in Vienna, AT
First Edition 'Sinus' lounge armchair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for Cor, Germany 1976 Original and rare Sinus chair + ottoman with its original smooth und unharmed...
Steel
Sold
H 34.26 in W 30.32 in D 35.44 in
First Edition 'Sinus' Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
By COR, Reinhold Adolf
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A leather lounge chair and ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer in the 1976 for COR Germany.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 38.19 in
Original COR Full Leather Lounge Armchair by Reinhold & Hans Schröpfer, 1976
By Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rare full leather lounge chair and ottoman by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for COR – Germany, 1976, still in original condition.
Aluminum
MCM Design SINUS Lounge Chair and Hocker by COR, Germany 1973
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern German Design "SINUS" Lounge Chair and Hocker by Reinhold Adolf & Hans Jürgen Schröpfer for COR. Made in Germany, 1970's.
Steel
Sold
H 34.65 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Cor 'Sinus' Lounge Chair, Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
By Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Cologne, DE
Cor 'Sinus' Lounge Chair, Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer Execution: Cor
Stainless Steel
Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jurgen Schropfer Lounge Chair for COR
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Chicago, IL
Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jurgen Schropfer lounge chair and ottoman for COR.
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 37.8 in
COR Sinus Lounge Chair with Elephant Grey Leather, Reinhold Adolf, Germany, 1976
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
COR lounge chair with ottoman, sinus, designed by Reinhold Adolf & Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, 1976. Elephant grey leather.
Metal
Sold
H 35.83 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
COR Swing Lounge Chair with Matching Ottoman in Leather and Steel Frame, Germany
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Swing lounge chair with ottoman designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer for COR Germany.
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 29.93 in D 55.12 in
Early Sinus Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Adolf & Schröpfer for COR, Germany
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage and early example of the "Sinus" lounge chair by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer, designed in 1976 for Cor Germany and still in its original cognac coloured leather!...
Metal
Sold
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 57.09 in
Early Sinus Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Adolf & Schröpfer for COR, Germany
By COR, Reinhold Adolf, Hans-Jürgen Schröpfer, De Sede
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Vintage and early example of the "Sinus" lounge chair by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer, designed in 1976 for COR Germany and still in its original dark brown coloured leat...
Metal
Vintage White Leather Chaise Longue Mod. Cortina, 1990s
Located in Roma, IT
White leather relax armchair. Independently extractable footrest, reclining backrest, adjustable headrest, 360 degree rotation. Steel chromed base. Excellent condition.
Leather, Hardwood
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1960s. Usually you get great design or you get super comfortable, but rarely both. This chair is both! Swivel and ...
Chrome
$2,017 / set
H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in
'HE1106' Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Hans Eichenberger for Strässle, 1978
By Strässle International, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Iconic model ‘HE1106’ lounge chair designed by Swiss architect Hans Eichenberger for Strässle in 1978. The chair has a reclining function and comes with the original matching ottoman...
Metal
$16,224
H 31.89 in W 57.88 in D 28.75 in
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 ‘Grasshopper’ Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Meer, VAN
Fabricius & Kastholm FK87 ‘Grasshopper’ Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather 1960s. This highly rare lounge chair model ‘FK87’ is one of the most remarkable designs by Preben Fabriciu...
Metal
Costela Style Lounge White Chair after Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
After Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Costela style lounge chair in white. Originally designed by Martin Eisler in 1952 this is an icon of Brazilian 1950s design. Martin Eisler and Carlo ...
Metal
$2,950
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, model 'DS-80', wood, leather, Switzerland, 1970s The 'DS-80' lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger for De Sede. The frame is a stark, dark grey...
Leather, Wood
$18,400
H 35.83 in W 37.41 in D 37.8 in
Joe Colombo 'Elda' Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Fiberglass
By Joe Colombo, Comfort Design Furniture
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, design 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of Italian designer Joe Colombo’s best-known designs. This particular b...
Leather, Fiberglass
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 39 in D 28 in
Vintage LC3 white leather chrome frame lounge chair by Le Corbusier
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage wide lounge chair by Le Corbusier. Model LC3 in white cream Leather in very good vintage condition. Triple chrome plated steel frame. Manufactured by Gordon International. Al...
Chrome
$1,884Sale Price|30% Off
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Tetrad, England circa 1970
By Tetrad
Located in London, GB
Leather reclining swivel lounge chair with ottoman by Tetrad, England, circa 1970. Very good vintage condition consistent with age. No rips or tears. Tilt and swivel mechanism fully ...
Chrome
$14,600
H 36.82 in W 39.77 in D 37.01 in
Joe Colombo for Comfort Lounge Chair 'Elda' in Black Leather and Fiberglass
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, leather, Italy, 1963 The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian designer Joe Colombo. This lounge ch...
Leather, Fiberglass
$1,814
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
Midcentury Lounge Chair Kroken with Ottoman, Ake Fribytter, Nelo, Sweden, 1970s
By Ake Fribytter, Nelo
Located in Praha, CZ
- extremely confortable.
Leather, Rosewood
$3,290 / set
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Esa Model 802 Leather Danish Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Werner Langenfeld, 1960
By Werner Langenfeld, ESA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
ESA Moebelwerk Denmark Model 802 lounge chair and ottoman. The design is from Werner Langenfeld during the 1960s This armchair and ottoman was produced in Denmark and is made of red...
Steel, Chrome
Black leather Veranda chair or chaise by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Greensboro, NC
Adjustable steel and leather Veranda chaise/ lounge chair designed by VIco Magistretti for Cassina. Steel frame extends to create a chaise lounge, or can be folded over to create a...
Metal
$550
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 22.75 in
Mid-Century White Leather & Chrome Cantilever Armchair, MatteoGrassi Style
By Mart Stam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century cantilevered armchair in white leather and tubular chrome, produced in the MatteoGrassi style. Flat leather panels form the seat and back, while leather wrapping continue...
Chrome
$3,500
H 41 in W 23.5 in D 62 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Black Leather & Chrome Base Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek, simple modern lounge probably Scandinavian circa 1990's. It features fine black leather with large chrome X base. Very good condition and ready for use.
Chrome
$2,405 / set
H 37.8 in W 29.14 in D 37.01 in
WK Möbel leather lounge chair with ottoman by Robert Haussmann, 1970
By WK Möbel, Robert Haussmann
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
An extraordinary lounge chair that combines sculptural elegance with a seating comfort that is as sophisticated as it is unusual. The generously upholstered seat shell, finished in b...
Leather
$5,925Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Sormani Carlo De Carli Pair of Armchairs Black Leather Italian Design, 1960s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Sormani Carlo de Carli pair of armchairs back leather Italian design, 1960s.
Brass, Chrome
Börje Johanson Venus Swivel Bar Stools
By Börje Johanson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this Scandinavian modern set of four bar height swivel stools by Börje Johanson in very good, all original condition. They feature the original, durable dar...
Metal
Stainless Steel Designer Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Custom stainless steel table used in luxury retail store to display shoes shoes. Heavy duty construction with a modern appearance. A versatile piece of furniture. Most likely to b...
Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Ceramic Wall Lamps
By Goebel Company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Kaiser Leuchten, Fog & Mørup
Located in München, DE
Very nice pair of ceramic wall lamps from the 1960s. Wonderful design and workmanship. The lamps with the special hand-painted glaze and the elegant design are a beautiful eye-catche...
Metal
$2,900 / set
H 10.63 in W 4.73 in D 8.27 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Sculptural Wall Lights in Brass, Green and Opaline Glass
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of Italian wall sconces dating from the 1950s, characterized by a sculptural mid-century composition and a distinctive combination of brass, green lacquer and opaline glass. Ea...
Brass
$5,871
H 27.56 in W 80.71 in D 39.38 in
Black Leather Vintage de Sede DS 69 Freestanding Sofa Daybed 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
Black leather de Sede vintage sofa or daybed model DS 69 from high quality black stitched leather 1970s Switzerland. A great sofa or daybed features wonderful and comfortable sitting...
Leather
Chaise Lounge by Preview, 1970
By Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Chaise Lounge Chair by Preview, 1970. Channel tufted original upholstery which as shown in pictures has some tears at the seams in the back. Measures 66" long, 31" wide, 27" tall 1...
Upholstery
$3,000 / item
H 38.5 in W 18.75 in D 21 in
Craftassociates Counter Stools, Cane Counter Height Stools, Walnut and Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather, Craftassociates counter stools, cane counter height stools, walnut and leather "Modernism, rebellin...
Walnut, Cane
$14,358
H 19.69 in Dm 7.09 in
Pink Ilmari Tapiovaara Maya The Bee Table Lamp in Pink, Hienoteräs, Asko, 1950s
By Hienoterä, Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Helsinki, FI
A Beautiful Maya The Bee (Maija Mehiläinen) table lamp by Ilmari Tapiovaara, one of the leading interior architects and furniture designers in Finland. This series was first designed...
Metal, Aluminum, Steel
French Art Deco Table Lamp, Wrought Iron & Alabaster, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Elegant French Art Deco table lamp, made circa 1925 and combining a sculptural wrought-iron base with a refined alabaster shade. The design is built around a sophisticated contrast ...
Alabaster, Wrought Iron
Geometric Mid Century Open Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in Batavia Black with a Sandbar finish interior, this bookcase showcases rhythmic, crescent-shaped oval cut-outs that form an architectural silhouette—an homage to the sculp...
Wood
$17,000 / set
H 50.5 in W 27.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Italian Walnut High Back Armchairs, Kuba Fabric, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1950's pair of walnut high back arm chairs. A highly unique pair of chairs with pronounced high shaped backs, a wide seat with dramatically carved arm rests, shaped apron, w...
Fabric, Raffia, Walnut
$5,470
H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 37.41 in
Michel Ducaroy Kashima Vintage Dark Brown Leather Two-Seater Corner Sofa
Located in MONTPELLIER, FR
Exceptional vintage Kashima two-seater sofa designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France. An iconic example of French modern design from the 1970s. This distinctive asymmetric...
Leather
$7,942
H 33.47 in W 63 in D 29.53 in
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of mokka full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Beech
5-in-1 Drinking Glass Set by Joe Colombo, Mouth-Blown Crystal, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
5-in-1 Drinking Glass set by Joe Colombo, 1970 Italian industrial designer Joe Colombo pursued a career in painting and sculpture before he transitioned to design in the 1950s. In ev...
Crystal
$35,501 / set
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
“Papa Bear” Armchair with Footrest by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brescia, IT
The “Papa Bear” set consists of an armchair and a matching footrest, featuring exposed oak elements and upholstery recently reupholstered in a cotton-blend mélange fabric. Designed b...
Fabric, Oak
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.