Milo Baughman Style CY Mann Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage flat bar chrome lounge chair designed by Cy Mann in the style of Milo Baughman.
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Milo Baughman Style CY Mann Chrome Frame Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage flat bar chrome lounge chair designed by Cy Mann in the style of Milo Baughman.
Chrome
Cy Mann New Upholstery Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome Cy Mann lounge chair with new upholstery.
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Chrome Blue Velvet Lounge Chair Cy Mann Milo Baughman
By Cy Mann
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1970s Chrome Cy Mann Milo Baughman Design Style Lounge Chair With Blue Velvet Upholstery.
Chrome
$5,500 / set
H 32 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Set of Six Chrome and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs Attributed to CY Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare set of six polished chrome and black saddle leather dining chairs attributed to CY Mann.
Chrome
Stunning Restored Pair of Cy Mann Lounge Chairs, circa 1975
By Cy Mann
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Chrome
Vintage Original Cy Mann Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage original Cy Mann lounge chair in manner of Milo Baughman. Original fabric which will be desirable to reupholster. Shows wear and age to fabric.
Chrome
$4,000 / set
H 29 in W 29 in D 31 in
Mid Century Turquoise Leather Lounge Chair Pair Attr. Cy Mann C.1970’s
By Cy Mann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautifully made Lounge Chair Pair attributed to Cy Mann circa 1970’s. The Chairs with striking Turquoise Leather seats and backs and the frame with angled ergonomic design in flat b...
Chrome
Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in Lime Green, C. 1970
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Bright Green Lounge Chairs, C. 1970.
Chrome
$4,800 / set
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Vintage Cy Mann Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs in Milo Baughman Style, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning vintage pair of chrome and leather lounge chairs by Cy Mann in the style of Milo Baughman.
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs with New Upholstery
By Cy Mann
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice newly upholstered white linen-like fabric Cy Mann lounge chairs.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Dallas, TX
Cy Mann chrome lounge #232 Beautiful tufted and polished chromed steel modernist lounge chair by Cy Mann of New York.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Designed by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Union City, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Cube Lounge Chair Designed by Cy Mann. These chair features a mirrored chrome finish with a unique brand new geometric upholstery & foam.
Chrome
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of deep square tufted lounge chairs by Cy Mann. The chair frames are vintage originals and the upholstery is customizable and done upon order with one of our 60 shades ...
Chrome
Pair of Custom Tufted Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of deep diamond tufted lounge chairs by Cy Mann. The chair frames are vintage originals and the upholstery is customizable and done upon order with one of our 60 shades...
Chrome
Pair Cy Mann armchairs after Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Canaan, CT
Another favorite design of mine. Cy Mann lounge chairs in a chrome finish with an upholstered seat.
Upholstery
Large Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Cy Mann
Located in Houston, TX
Large flat bar chrome lounge chair by Cy Mann in the style of Milo Baughman with new DesignTex propeller upholstery.
Unavailable
H 26 in W 29 in D 30 in
Stunning Pair of Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs in Hermes Upholstery
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Bridport, CT
Very heavy high end pair of flat bar chrome lounge chairs, upholstered in Hermes fabric.
Metal
1970s Vintage Cy Mann Chrome Chairs, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Southampton, NJ
Amazing, rich and handsome pair of Cy Mann lounge chairs in fabulous condition! I cannot prove that these are leather.
Chrome
Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Hanover, MA
Cy Mann chrome lounge #232 Beautiful tufted and polished chromed steel modernist lounge chair by Cy Mann of New York.
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Chrome Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful pair of chrome lounge chairs designed by Cy Mann. These very comfortable chairs have a polished chrome frame and have been reupholstered in an off-white nubby fabric.
Chrome
Cy Mann Midcentury Chrome Flatbar Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Cy Mann midcentury chrome flatbar lounge chair.
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of chrome lounge chairs by Cy Mann, American, circa 1960s.
Chrome, Metal
Vintage Chrome Biscuit Tufted Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing pair of chrome lounge chairs by Cy Mann. Newly reupholstered in custom biscuit upholstery in velvet.
Chrome
CY Mann Milo Baughman Style Chrome Cube Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Wilmington, DE
This chair is a chrome flat bar armchair with brown upholstery.
Chrome
Vintage Chrome Biscuit Tufted Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing pair of vintage chrome lounge chairs designed by Cy Mann in the United States, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Cy Mann Baughman Style Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, model #232, lounge chair by Cy Mann, in the style of Milo Baughman features a flat bar chrome frame with new upholstery in a stunning, Keith Haring inspired, geom...
Chrome
Pair Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Cy Mann chrome and upholstered lounge chairs. All original with their brown velvet material!
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Cy Mann Arm Lounge Chairs Modern Contemporary
By Cy Mann
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A classic, modernist design by Cy Mann from the 1970s and in the Milo Baughman style.
Chrome
Pair of Polished Chrome Lounge Chairs Designed by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of newly reupholstered in a burnt orange fabric with polished chrome base lounge chairs designed by Cy Mann Circa 1970s.
Chrome
Vintage Chrome Biscuit Tufted Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing pair of chrome lounge chairs by Cy Mann. Newly reupholstered in custom biscuit tufted upholstery in a fine velvet fabric.
Midcentury Flat Bar Chrome Leather Suede Lounge Chair by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century iconic flat bar chrome lounge chair by Cy Mann. Original leather suede upholstery in beige tan.
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Cy Mann Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mid-century modern chrome frame arm chair by Cy Mann. Great design with tufted seating.
Chrome
Vintage Chrome and Leather Biscuit Tufted Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning pair of vintage chrome lounge chairs designed by Cy Mann manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Cy Mann Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Armchair Mid Century Modern
By Cy Mann
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Elegant and refined, this Cy Mann Flat Bar Chrome Lounge Armchair is a quintessential Mid-Century Modern masterpiece.
Chrome
Set of Six Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of six dining chairs designed by Cy Mann, circa 1970s. Newly reupholstered in a soft cream colored leather.
Chrome
Angular Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Sleek pair of chromed steel frame lounge chairs by Cy Mann. Chairs are upholstered in original white faux leather.
Chrome, Steel
Midcentury Chrome Lounge Chair by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this iconic flat bar chrome lounge chair by Cy Mann. Original upholstery by Jack Lenor Larsen Cy Mann is mostly recognized for this chrome lounge chair an...
Chrome
Sold
H 28 in W 29.5 in D 33.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Chrome Club Lounge Chair by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in South Bend, IN
A very nice Mid-Century Modern chrome lounge chair designed by Cy Mann for Cy Mann Designs Ltd.
Chrome
Pair of Mid Century Gray Leather Chrome Tubular Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Cy Mann is mostly recognized for this chrome lounge chair and other 1970s designs.
Chrome
Sold
H 26.5 in W 29 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Cy Mann Pair of Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Baughman Style
By Cy Mann
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a spectacular pair of flat bar chrome lounge chairs, by Cy Mann, in the style of Milo Baughman, circa 1960s.
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann Flat Z Bar Chrome Cube
By Cy Mann
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Cy Mann Flat Z Bar Chrome Cube. They each have a chrome base and upholstered seats.
Chrome
Pair of Cy Mann Attributed Flat Bar Lounge Chairs in Cowhide
By Cy Mann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of solid bar steel with chrome finish frames and printed zebra-printed cowhide upholstery, These Cy Mann inspired chairs are classic modern design and will fit in any well appoi...
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 29.5 in D 33 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann Flat Z Bar Chrome Cube
By Cy Mann
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Cy Mann Flat Z Bar Chrome Cube. They each have a chrome base and upholstered seats.
Sold
H 29 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Cy Mann Lounge Chairs, Restored to like New, Maharam Remix Fabric
By Cy Mann
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of chrome framed lounge chairs designed by Cy Mann. These have been authentically and expertly restored and reupholstered in black and white Maharam Remix fabric with makes the ...
Chrome
Mid Century Pair of Cy Mann Lounge Chairs in Grey
By Cy Mann
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage Cy Mann lounge chairs with chrome over steel frames and upholstered in a patterned fabric.
Chrome
Pair of CY Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in New York, NY
These Cy Mann chrome lounge chairs are in excellent vintage condition.
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Cy Mann Pair of Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Baughman Era
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a magnificent pair of flat bar chrome base lounge chairs, with luscious, rust colored fabric, by Cy Mann, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Cy Mann Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern chrome frame arm chairs by Cy Mann. Great angular form with tufted seating.
Chrome
Chrome Lounge Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Danville, CA
Classic Chrome framed Lounge Chair by Cy Mann.
Chrome
Sold
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Cy Mann Flatbar Chrome Brno Style Cantilever Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Quality pair of vintage flatbar chrome-plated steel cantilever armchairs by Cy Mann of NYC in the Knoll Mies van der Rohe, Brno style.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Nickel Plated Post-Modern Cube Chair
By Cy Mann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1980's Nickel Plated Cube chair with original red upholstered seat. In original Condition with Visible Patina and Wear Consistent with Its Age and Use. Screw added by previous owner.
Chrome, Nickel
Pair of Large Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Swaim, Cy Mann
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Milo Baughman style lounge chairs made by Swaim. Heavy chrome flat bar frame is in great vintage condition. Chairs are currently upholstered in a woven medium grey fabr...
Chrome
1970's Milo Baughman Chrome & Velvet Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Midcentury Modern lounge chairs for sale. Designed by Milo Baughman in the early 1970's, and have a flat rounded chrome frame. They have been reupholstered in w deep ...
Chrome
Holly Hunt Dining Chairs Chrome and Leather
By Christophe Pillet, HOLLY HUNT, Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous set of 6 Holly Hunt Aileron dining arm chairs with orange leather seats on chromed frame by French designer Christophe Pillet -1990's.
Chrome
Pair of Black Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly restored in black leather, they feature a soft, tufted seat and arm rests on a minimalist chrome frame. Cushions are dow...
Chrome, Steel
Mid Century Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-Century Cy Mann chrome flat bar lounge chair with matching ottoman, both in the original brown velvet.
Chrome
Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chair for Cy Mann Designs Ltd, circa 1970s
By Cy Mann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Cy Mann for Cy Mann Designs Ltd New York, this sleek club chair parallels Milo Baughman's recognized designs and attests to be an equal icon for Modern lounge seating.
Chrome
Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in New York, NY
Chic chairs designed by Cy Mann.
Chrome
Pair of Cy Mann Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Cy Mann chrome lounge chairs.
Chrome
Pair of Cy Mann Lounge Chairs, 1970s
By Cy Mann
Located in Hamburg, PA
A Pair of Cy Mann lounge chairs made of chrome and upholstery.
Chrome
Vintage Leather and Chrome Biscuit Tufted Lounge Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage leather and chrome biscuit tufted lounge chairs designed by Cy Mann and manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s.
Chrome
Pair of 1970's Cy Mann Solid Chrome Lounge Chairs in French Blue
By Cy Mann
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Circa 1970 Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Fabric Armchairs. Featuring wide, slant back design with solid Chrome construction and tufted French Blue Velvet upholstery.
Chrome
Set of Six Chrome and Saddle Leather Dinning Chairs by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Rare set of six polished chrome and black saddle leather dining chairs designed by Cy Mann.
Chrome
Sexy Pair of Lounge Chairs Designed by Cy Mann
By Cy Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Stunning pair of polished chrome and leather lounge chairs designed by Cy Mann.
Chrome
Exceptional Pair of Cy Mann Attributed Leather Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The iconic mid century Cy Mann lounge chair design upholstered in a Saddle tone leather with a contrasting and complimenting back panel in an Olive Plaid.
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cy Mann Chrome Arm Lounge Chair No.232
By Cy Mann
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of chrome flat bar lounge chairs #232 by Cy Mann, circa 1970s.
Steel
Handsome Pair Cy Mann Chrome Cube Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Cy Mann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome pair of Cy Mann chrome lounge cube chairs. These chairs are often misattributed to Milo Baughman but both are brilliant mid-century designers!
Chrome
$1,650 / item
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
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
$4,250 / set
H 15.75 in W 5 in D 3 in
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy, New Design
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This pair is...
Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$8,639Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...
Upholstery, Plywood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Chrome
$655Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
Gino Sarfatti Model No. 2065 Ceiling Light for Astep
By Flos, Gino Sarfatti, Astep
Located in Glendale, CA
Gino Sarfatti model no. 2065 ceiling lamp for Astep. Designed in 1950, this is an authorized re-edition by Alessandro Sarfatti, grandson of Gino Sarfatti, who applies his grandfathe...
Aluminum
$2,083 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$4,495 / set
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
B5 for Marcel Breuer Set of 4 Chrome Leather Bauhaus Dining Chairs for Tecta
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeous B5 dining chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer. These vintage examples are in fabulouscondition withcognac upholstery. These are iconic Breuer ...
Chrome
$257 / item
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
1 of 8 Vintage Bauhaus Chrome, Steel and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs. 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, circa 1980-1990s. In good vintage condition with expec...
Steel, Chrome
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Six Armchairs
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, these examples probably made by Gavina, Italy, circa 1960s.
Metal, Chrome
$8,546 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
Futura Bar Cabinet by Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in West Chester, PA
A rare and exquisite Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen "Futura Bar Cabinet" for Romweber Furniture Co. circa 1959. The unique deep relief propeller sculpted solid walnut bi-panel doors ...
Brass
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.