Chrome & canvas "Apollo" chair by Leonart Bender for Charlton, 1970s.
By Milo Baughman, Lennart Bender, Charlton Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
‘Apollo’ chair designed by Leonnart Bender for the Charlton Company (Leominster, MA) for their
Steel, Chrome
Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman
By Charlton Company
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s vintage Charlton Company, Inc. mid century modern lounge chair and ottoman in walnut with
Naugahyde, Walnut, Bentwood
Eames Styled Leather Lounge Chair / Ottoman by Charlton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Eames model which has a set angle and is uncomfortable to some. Manufactured by the Charlton Furniture
Chrome
A historically important Victorian silver tea and coffee set
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Company of Shipwrights by Messrs. J.Stone & Company (Charlton) Ltd’ March 1957’ and inside a maker’s
Silver
Sculptural Chrome and Leather Italian Lounge Chair
By Lennart Bender, Charlton Company
Located in New York, NY
Bender for Charlton Furniture company. Bold and very comfortable. Please contact for location.
Chrome
Vintage Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charlton Company
By Charlton Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman by the Charlton Company for Upholstery This mid
Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood
Sold
H 28 in W 50 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Baughman Curved Sectional Sofa & Side Coffee Table Set, 1970s
By Charlton Company
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
tables that have smoked glass mirrored tops, by Charlton Company, circa the 1970. In good vintage
Sold
H 36.5 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
Modernist Rosewood and Leather Eames Style 670 Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Charlton Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist rosewood and leather Eames style 670 lounge chair and ottoman. Charlton Company's version
Aluminum
Sold
H 34 in W 40 in D 42 in
Chrome & Naugahyde "Apollo" Chair and Ottoman by Lennart Bender for Charlton
By Lennart Bender
Located in Buffalo, NY
‘Apollo’ chair and ottoman designed by Lennart Bender for the Charlton Company (Leominster, MA) for
Chrome
Sold
JERRY JOHNSON
Located in Chicago, IL
Johnson for Charlton Company, Pair of sling lounge chairs. Features scalloped arm details. Featured
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold
H 29.25 in W 30.25 in L 29.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Triumph I Sling Chairs by Jerry Johnson for Charlton a Pair
By Jerry Johnson, Charlton Company
Located in Topeka, KS
1964 by Jerry Johnson; Malibu, California and Charlton Company, Inc.; Fitchburg, Mass. I am going to
Fabric, Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 40 in D 42 in
Italian Style Sculptural Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Designed by Leonard Bender
By Charlton Company, Lennart Bender
Located in North Miami, FL
all redone. This is the ‘Apollo’ chair by Charlton Company (Leominster, MA) from their Century 21
Nickel
Charlton Floating Sofa with Lee Jofa Fabric
By Charlton Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charlton floating walnut box sofa! Newly reupholstered with a cream and black Lee Jofa fabric. Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 27.5 in L 30 in
Charlton Century 21 Orbit Lounge Chair Mid Century Modern Vintage Bentwood Frame
By Charlton Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charlton Century 21 Orbit Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern vintage bentwood frame. Item features
Bentwood
Sold
H 22 in W 190 in D 63 in
6 piece Swedish Post modern pop art Low sectional sofa by lennart bender
By Lennart Bender
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
art 1970s lounge sofa/chairs with (1) ottoman by Lennart Bender for charlton company inc. Very Rare
Upholstery, Wood, Faux Leather
Rosewood Box Sofa by Carlton after Milo Baughman Pair Available
By Milo Baughman, Charlton Company
Located in New York, NY
Charlton Furniture Company. Sophisticated architectural design, chic, comfortable seating from the 1970s.
Chrome
Italian Polish Stainless Steel and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Lennart Bender, Charlton Company
Located in Palm Springs, CA
polish stainless steel and reupholstered in a soft off white leather. By Leonart Bender for Charlton Co
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Sling Lounge Chair by Jerry Johnson
By Jerry Johnson, Charlton Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut, Original Vinyl
Walnut
Mid Century Jerry Johnson Triumph Walnut Sling Lounge Chair
By Jerry Johnson, Charlton Company
Located in Lutz, FL
Jerry Johnson Triumph Sling Chair in Walnut and channel tufted black fabric sling. Designed by California designer Jerry Johnson in the Unique patented three-point suspension constru...
Fabric, Walnut
Space Age Swivel Chair by Charlton after Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Charlton Company
Located in New York, NY
, please see images. The chair is marked Charlton Company Inc. Very chic, stylish and comfortable, clean
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Sold
H 29.25 in W 30.25 in D 30.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Triumph I Sling Chairs by Jerry Johnson for Charlton
By Jerry Johnson, Charlton Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
, California and Charlton Company, Inc.; Fitchburg, Mass Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywhere en
Fabric, Walnut
"Apollo" chair by Leonart Bender for Charlton
By Lennart Bender
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Lennart Bender for Charlton Company. Chrome frame. Naugahyde upholstery. Chair
Chrome
Barcelona Chairs for Charlton, Pair
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Barcelona style chairs by Charlton Company, Inc., Leeminster, Mass, circa 1970-1980. Chrome
Steel, Chrome
Pair of "Orbit" Lounge Chairs by Charlton
By Charlton Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of midcentury lounge chairs feature a molded wood frame, contoured armrests, and comfortable seat cushions covered in a green plaid upholstery. Please confirm item ...
Upholstery, Bentwood
Signed Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Bentwood Lounge Chair by Charlton
By Charlton Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, newly upholstered in gray Herman Miller fabric, bentwood lounge chair by Charlton, USA
Fabric, Bentwood
Custom Rosewood Box Sofa by Carlton After Milo Baughman
By Charlton Company, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Charlton Furniture Company. Sophisticated architectural design, chic, comfortable seating from the 1970s.
Chrome
Mid Century Jerry Johnson Walnut Sling Chairs
By Jerry Johnson, Charlton Company
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century pair of Jerry Johnson sling chairs in walnut. This matching pair features a sculptural frame and the original orange tweed sling seats. Price is for the pair.
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Jerry Johnson Walnut Lounge Chair
By Charlton Company, Jerry Johnson
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-century sling armchair in walnut designed by Jerry Johnson, circa 1960s. This piece features a sculptural frame that displays well from all angles. Includes the original sling in...
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Charlton Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charlton Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Eames style lounge chair and ottoman by the Charlton Company. This vintage chair features a bent
Mohair, Walnut
Charlton Bentwood Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair And Ottoman
By Charlton Company
Located in Portland, OR
Mid-century modern bentwood Orbit lounge chair and ottoman by Charlton Company (Leominster, MA) for
Fabric, Bentwood
$4,998 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Les Terrains" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
Our first limited edition fine art print “Les Terrains” is an emotive abstract landscape translated in gouache, charcoal and pastel. Created by artist Christiane Lemieux, there will ...
Paper
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Danish Modern Teak Daybed w/ Leather Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Midcentury Knoll Barcelona Chair in Special Order Stainless Steel
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Authentic Midcentury Modern Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll – Premium Stainless Steel Version Offered for sale is an iconic Barcelona Chair, designed by Ludwig Mies ...
Stainless Steel
$1,030Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.47 in Dm 26.19 in
Vintage chandelier from the 1970s design C. Bonderup & T. Thorup for Fog & Mørup
Located in None, IT
Large Danish gilt brass chandelier, design Claus Bonderup & Torsten Thorup for Fog & Mørup, 1970s. CONDITION: In good, working condition, may show signs of wear given by time. SIZI...
Brass
$5,802
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in
Charles Eames, Lounge Chair and Its dark brow Leather and Rosewood Ottoman, 2011
By Charles Eames
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Charles and Ray Eames Lounge chair and ottoman Herman Miller edition Rosewood and Dark brown smooth leather 2010 Seat: H 84 x W 84 x D 78 cm Ottoman: H 42 x W 63 x D 56 cm Excellent ...
Leather, Rosewood
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
$6,226 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,200 / set
H 40.16 in W 27.76 in D 29.53 in
Arne Wahl Iversen Armchair with Ottoman in Teak and Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, lounge chair with ottoman, leather, teak, Denmark, 1960s. A lounge set by Arne Wahl Iversen for Komfort, characteristic for its clean-lined design and...
Leather, Teak
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Bruno Mathsson Lounge Chair and Ottoman by DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning vintage modern lounge and ottoman covered in tufted black leather with a tubular chrome plated frame. This sleek lounge chair boasts thick cushioned arm rests, a sculpted ...
Metal
$1,723 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$7,588 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Walnut and Mohair Mohair Velvet Bench
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A beuatiful bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar in Denmark. This hand-made to order bench has a solid walnut frame ...
Mohair, Oak, 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.
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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