What does G in G Plan stand for?

G Plan furniture was produced by Donald Gomme, lead designer at E Gomme and was designed to be purchased piece-by-piece to accommodate smaller budgets. The name G Plan was created by Doris Gundry at an advertising agency and the name stuck. It’s assumed that the G references Gomme. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic G Plan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.

Where is G Plan furniture made?

G Plan furniture is made in the United Kingdom. Skilled artisans craft each piece entirely by hand using many of the same techniques used to manufacture the brand's first pieces in the 1950s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of G Plan furniture.

How can you tell genuine G Plan?

To tell genuine G Plan, start by locating the maker's marking, which you'll usually find in an inconspicuous area on a piece of furniture. G Plan markings have evolved over the years, but you can find images of them on the pages of trusted online resources. If you know the approximate age of your piece, check to see if its mark matches the ones used on authentic G Plan furniture from that period. You can also compare the wording, font and other details of the mark to recognize any inconsistencies that may indicate your piece is a reproduction. If you need help authenticating your furniture, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can provide an expert opinion. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of G Plan furniture.

How can you tell if furniture is a G-Plan?

To tell if furniture is a G-Plan, look on its back, base, drawer interiors and other inconspicuous areas for a maker's marking. Nearly all G-Plan furniture is marked. However, the British manufacturer has used many different marks over the years. Some pieces say “E. Gomme,” while others display “EG” or “G-Plan” markings. You can find images of G-Plan's many hallmarks and catalogues of its pieces on trusted online resources. If you need additional assistance with identifying your furniture, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide range of G-Plan furniture on 1stDibs.

What does G Plan furniture mean?

The term G Plan furniture refers to a British furniture brand. The British manufacturer E Gomme Ltd of High Wycombe introduced it in 1953. Designer Donald Gomme intended for the line to allow people to fill their entire home with matching furniture by buying pieces one at a time. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of G Plan furniture.

How do you identify a G Plan sideboard?

To identify a G Plan sideboard, look for the maker's mark. Nearly all pieces produced by the British maker are marked, but G Plan utilized different markings over the years. For example, pieces from the 1950s and ’60s often display a gold foil oval label emblazoned with the words "E Gomme, High Wycombe." You can find images of all G Plan labels and marks on trusted online resources. You can also ask a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer to help you with the identification process. Explore a wide range of G Plan sideboards on 1stDibs.

Is G Plan solid wood or veneer?

Although pieces vary, most designs in the G-Plan range are solid wood. Specifically, the casegoods and tables produced during the mid-20th century were mostly solid teak with rosewood or leather used for handles. Find a range of G-Plan furniture on 1stDibs.

What wood is G Plan furniture made from?

G Plan furniture is mostly made from teak, which is praised for its durability and elegance. G Plan also uses rosewood, oak and mahogany in its designs. Shop a collection of G Plan furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

G Plan Armchair

Armchair Wing Swivel Lounge G-Plan 6250R Brown Draylon 1962 James Bond Blofeld

$4,102

H 39.38 in W 37.8 in D 37.01 in

Armchair Wing Swivel Lounge G-Plan 6250R Brown Draylon 1962 James Bond Blofeld

By G-Plan

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

, retaining its original Vandyck draylon brown upholstery, G-Plan label, star design oak base and castors

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 1970s His & Her Lounge Chairs by G Plan

$4,000 / set

H 36 in W 34 in D 34 in

Pair of 1970s His & Her Lounge Chairs by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful Pair of 'His & Her' lounge chairs produced by G Plan during the 1970s. These very

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan Danish Design Range. Teak armchair with G plan stamp

$615

H 29.34 in W 23.23 in D 18.51 in

Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan Danish Design Range. Teak armchair with G plan stamp

Located in London, GB

Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan Danish Design Range. Teak armchair with gold G Plan stamp and faded

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Rosewood K M Wilkins G-Plan G Plan Housemaster Armchair Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$5,600Sale Price / set|37% Off

H 34 in W 35 in D 35 in

Rosewood K M Wilkins G-Plan G Plan Housemaster Armchair Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By G-Plan

Located in Wayne, NJ

design Classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G Plan. Sold almost exclusively through Harrods and Heals

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1962 Sublime G Plan 6250 James Bond Tilt and Swivel Armchair restored MidCentury

$3,500

H 36 in W 34.5 in D 32 in

1962 Sublime G Plan 6250 James Bond Tilt and Swivel Armchair restored MidCentury

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1960s Fabulous Swivel Wing Lounge Armchair G Plan 6250... to die for! of

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Mid-Century Rocking & Swivel Lounge Armchair 'Blofeld' 6250 by G-Plan, 1960s.

$4,141

H 39.38 in W 37.41 in D 36.23 in

Mid-Century Rocking & Swivel Lounge Armchair 'Blofeld' 6250 by G-Plan, 1960s.

By G Plan Furniture, Paul Conti

Located in Dublin 8, IE

classic James Bond films, is a celebrated design by G-Plan from the late 1960s. This example has been

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Midcentury G Plan Paul Conti 6250 'Blofeld' Swivel Tilt Lounge Armchair E.Gomme

$3,008

H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 37.01 in

Midcentury G Plan Paul Conti 6250 'Blofeld' Swivel Tilt Lounge Armchair E.Gomme

By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

The G Plan 6250 chair with its distinctive wingback was marketed as ‘The most comfortable chair in

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Recent Sales

Vintage G Plan World’s Most Comfortable Chair Tilt and Swivel Armchair, 1962

Unavailable

H 40.95 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in

Vintage G Plan World’s Most Comfortable Chair Tilt and Swivel Armchair, 1962

By G Plan Furniture

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

"The Sixty Two" aptly was designed in 1962 by G Plan. It was originally marketed as "The World's

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

G Plan Wingbacked Blofeld Swivel Chair Model 6250 Black Leather Eames Era

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H 39.77 in W 33.86 in D 34.65 in

G Plan Wingbacked Blofeld Swivel Chair Model 6250 Black Leather Eames Era

By G Plan Furniture, Paul Conti

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

Dubbed “The most confirmable chair in the world”, the G Plan 6250 wingbacked swivel armchair in

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Hey Lola Scandinavian Classic, 1960s, Armchair

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 28.35 in D 19.3 in

Hey Lola Scandinavian Classic, 1960s, Armchair

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, Kent

A very rare G Plan early 1960s wingback armchair with solid oak leg frame. Beautifully shaped

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oak, Wood

Floral G-Plan Housemaster Chair

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in

Floral G-Plan Housemaster Chair

Located in Alton, GB

fabric and chrome. Circa 1970, this design classic was conceived by K M Wilkins for G plan. Sold

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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Design Brown Leather Swivel Armchair Retro G Plan Eames Era

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 37.41 in

Danish Design Brown Leather Swivel Armchair Retro G Plan Eames Era

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

stunning tubular chrome and Tan Leather armchair features a unique swivel action making it the ideal spot

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Metropolitan Designer Armchair Easy Lounge Chair Retro Eames G Plan Era

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in

Leather Metropolitan Designer Armchair Easy Lounge Chair Retro Eames G Plan Era

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

The Mid-Century designers experimented widely with differing styles and shapes taking advantage of exciting new materials and techniques to create ever more challenging and exciting ...

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Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Retro Danish Rosewood and Fabric Armchair Office Desk Chair G Plan Eames Era

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in

Retro Danish Rosewood and Fabric Armchair Office Desk Chair G Plan Eames Era

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

armrests positioned perfectly to provide ample support and posture, the chair is perfect for an armchair or

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of G Plan Mikado Chairs with Stools

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H 35.04 in W 35.44 in D 37.01 in

Pair of G Plan Mikado Chairs with Stools

Located in Alton, GB

Extremely rare and fastly appreciating pair of G Plan Mikado Armchairs with matching foot stools

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Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen 4513 Armchairs, 1960s

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 20.28 in

Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen 4513 Armchairs, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

manufacturer G Plan. Produced during 1960s. These chairs have been fully restored and reupholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Turquoise Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in

Turquoise Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

practical, this stunning Turquoise armchair features it’s original leather over ample and luxurious padding

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Design Chrome and Fabric Recliner Armchairs Retro G Plan Eames Era

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in

Danish Design Chrome and Fabric Recliner Armchairs Retro G Plan Eames Era

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

stunning tubular Chrome armchair features a unique swivel action and sophisticated yet simple reclining

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pieff Eleganza Solid Mirror Chrome and Leather Armchair Retro G Plan Eames Era

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in

Pieff Eleganza Solid Mirror Chrome and Leather Armchair Retro G Plan Eames Era

By Tim Bates, Pieff and Co.

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

Founded in 1954 as Production Facilities Ltd (PFL), it was not until 1966 that Tm Bates, the younger of the Bates brothers started to design what was to become the company’s signatur...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Pair of Vintage G Plan Armchairs

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H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in

1950s Pair of Vintage G Plan Armchairs

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A superb and extremely rare 1950’s pair of vintage G Plan armchairs, which were made in England

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Vintage Leather G Plan Armchairs / Two Seat Sofa

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H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 31.11 in

Pair of Vintage Leather G Plan Armchairs / Two Seat Sofa

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very rare pair of vintage leather G Plan armchairs / two seat sofa. They were made in

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Mid Century G-Plan Siesta Armchairs, Circa 1950s

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H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Mid Century G-Plan Siesta Armchairs, Circa 1950s

By G-Plan

Located in Surrey, GB

A pair of Mid Century G-plan Siesta armchairs reupholstered in white boucle fabric, circa 1950s

Category

20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1960's Pair of Leather & Teak G Plan Housemaster Armchairs

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H 34 in W 36 in D 38 in

1960's Pair of Leather & Teak G Plan Housemaster Armchairs

By G-Plan

Located in London, GB

armchairs by G Plan. These were designed by KM Wilkins, they were made in England and date from the 1970’s

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960's Pair of G Plan Tulip Armchairs

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H 30 in W 36 in D 35 in

1960's Pair of G Plan Tulip Armchairs

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very rare pair of rosewood armchairs by G Plan. They were designed as part of the

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

G-Plan Swivel Chair Model.62 1970's

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H 39.38 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in

G-Plan Swivel Chair Model.62 1970's

By G-Plan

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

from British furniture. This armchair is considered one of the masterpieces within the G-PLAN

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950's Pair of Vintage Armchairs by G - Plan

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H 30 in W 32 in D 35 in

1950's Pair of Vintage Armchairs by G - Plan

By G Plan Furniture, Ebenezer Gomme

Located in London, GB

A stunning and rare pair of vintage armchairs, designed by E. Gomme for G- Plan. these date from

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s G Plan ‘Most Comfortable Chair in the World’ 6250 Swivel Wingback Armchair

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H 40.95 in W 37.01 in D 38.19 in

1960s G Plan ‘Most Comfortable Chair in the World’ 6250 Swivel Wingback Armchair

By Paul Conti, G Plan Furniture

Located in London, England

1960s G Plan furniture iconic swivel chair and known as ‘The most comfortable chair in the world

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Ib Kofod Larsen G Plan "Danish Range" Afrormosia Lounge Chairs

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H 28.94 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in

Pair of 1960s Ib Kofod Larsen G Plan "Danish Range" Afrormosia Lounge Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Ebenezer Gomme, G-Plan

Located in Sherborne, Dorset

To meet the increasing demand for 1960s Scandinavian imported furniture, UK company, G-Plan hired

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

G Plan E Gomme Newly Upholstered Siesta Armchair by VB Wilkins

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H 88 in W 66 in D 74 in

G Plan E Gomme Newly Upholstered Siesta Armchair by VB Wilkins

By V.B. Wilkins

Located in Basildon, London

The G Plan E Gomme Siesta Armchair, newly upholstered in a soft, olive-green fabric, is an iconic

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A pair of 1950’s Hammock armchairs by E.Gomme

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H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in

A pair of 1950’s Hammock armchairs by E.Gomme

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, Lambeth

An early 1950’s G Plan 6006 Hammock lounge chair designed by E.Gomme .A early post war design with

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

1960's Vintage G Plan Swivel Armchair

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H 42 in W 36 in D 36 in

1960's Vintage G Plan Swivel Armchair

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A great example of the famous G Plan model 62 swivel armchair. Marketed as ‘The most comfortable

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage G Plan Housemaster Swivel Lounger Armchair Teak Chrome Wool No1

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H 32.68 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in

Vintage G Plan Housemaster Swivel Lounger Armchair Teak Chrome Wool No1

By G-Plan

Located in Norwich, GB

A superb iconic British statement chair - G-Plan “Housemaster” lounger armchair. circa 1970

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair G Plan Teak Tulip Lounge Armchairs with Bouclé Wool Upholstery

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H 31.5 in W 36.23 in D 35.04 in

Pair G Plan Teak Tulip Lounge Armchairs with Bouclé Wool Upholstery

By G-Plan

Located in Norwich, GB

A pair of G-Plan teak ‘Tulip’ lounger armchairs, designed by K.M. Wilkins, reupholstered in bouclé

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage G Plan Housemaster Swivel Lounger Armchair Teak Chrome Wool No 2

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H 32.68 in W 35.04 in D 35.04 in

Vintage G Plan Housemaster Swivel Lounger Armchair Teak Chrome Wool No 2

By G-Plan

Located in Norwich, GB

A superb iconic British statement chair - G-Plan “Housemaster” lounger armchair. circa 1970. One

Category

Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Danish Teak Upholstered Sleigh Armchairs

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H 29.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

Pair of Danish Teak Upholstered Sleigh Armchairs

By G Plan Furniture, Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

And Orla Molgaard-Nielsen and very similar to G Plan's Quadrille series.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Retro Swivel Rocking Armchair by G-Plan Vintage, 1960s

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H 38.98 in W 37.01 in D 37.01 in

Retro Swivel Rocking Armchair by G-Plan Vintage, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A stylish and iconic retro swivel chair, made by G-plan and dating from around the 1960s-1970s

Category

Vintage 1960s English Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

One of a Kind Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather G Plan Housemaster Armchair

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H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 36.62 in

One of a Kind Fully Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather G Plan Housemaster Armchair

By G Plan Furniture

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning one of a kind fully restored G Plan Housemaster

Category

20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Tulip Group Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England

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H 30.25 in W 36.38 in D 36 in

Tulip Group Lounge Chairs in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England

By Charles and Ray Eames, Thonet, Percival Lafer, G Plan Furniture

Located in Chattanooga, TN

This exquisite pair of G-Plan “Tulip Group” armchairs, designed by K.M. Wilkins and crafted in

Category

Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

G Plan Armchair 1960s Vintage Retro Button-Back Black Casters

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H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in

G Plan Armchair 1960s Vintage Retro Button-Back Black Casters

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A fantastic original G Plan button-back armchair, sitting on four casters, black leatherette

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Mid-20th Century English Armchairs

Limited Edition Mid-Century Saddle Back Armchair by G Plan

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H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in

Limited Edition Mid-Century Saddle Back Armchair by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tarleton, GB

G Plan Armchair Love the colour, fabric and textures on this chair. History The company was

Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rubber, Teak

Limited Edition Mid-Century Saddle Back Armchair by G Plan

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H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in

Limited Edition Mid-Century Saddle Back Armchair by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tarleton, GB

G plan armchair. Love the colour, fabric and textures on this chair. History The company

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Oak, Teak

Mid Century Armchair by G Plan in Velvet

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H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 36.62 in

Mid Century Armchair by G Plan in Velvet

By G-Plan

Located in Tarleton, GB

Saddleback Armchair by G Plan Love the shape and textures of this fabulous, super comfy chair

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pair of Midcentury G-Plan Chrome Modular Armchairs Sofa Vintage

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H 27.96 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Midcentury G-Plan Chrome Modular Armchairs Sofa Vintage

By G-Plan

Located in London, GB

Pair of G-plan modular low armchairs with original beige/brown upholstery and chrome frame. The

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Low Saddleback Armchair by G Plan

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H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 36.62 in

Midcentury Low Saddleback Armchair by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tarleton, GB

Armchair by G Plan Love the shape and textures of this fabulous, super comfy chair! G Plan

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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Saddleback Armchair by G Plan

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H 33.47 in W 29.93 in D 36.62 in

Mid Century Saddleback Armchair by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tarleton, GB

Armchair by G Plan Love the shape and textures of this fabulous, super comfy chair! G Plan

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Mid Century Saddleback Armchair by G Plan

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H 33.47 in W 29.93 in D 36.62 in

Mid Century Saddleback Armchair by G Plan

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tarleton, GB

Armchair by G Plan Love the shape and textures of this fabulous, super comfy chair! G Plan

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Mid Century G Plan Wingback Saddleback Armchair in Velvet

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H 36.23 in W 31.11 in D 35.44 in

Mid Century G Plan Wingback Saddleback Armchair in Velvet

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tarleton, GB

G Plan Wingback Saddleback Armchair Step into the world of unparalleled luxury and exclusivity

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Rubber, Teak

G-Plan Wingback Armchair and Footstool in Blue Wool with Beech Legs, circa 1956

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H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in

G-Plan Wingback Armchair and Footstool in Blue Wool with Beech Legs, circa 1956

By G-Plan

Located in Derby, Derbyshire

A wonderful example of a mid-1950s British wingback chair, a model 406 manufactured by G-Plan circa

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Limited Edition Mid Century Saddle Back Armchair by G Plan in Teal Velvet

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H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in

Limited Edition Mid Century Saddle Back Armchair by G Plan in Teal Velvet

By Ebenezer Gomme

Located in Tarleton, GB

G plan armchair Love the colour, fabric and textures on this chair. History

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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Rubber, Teak

G-Plan Model 404 Occasional Chair in Grey Wool, circa 1953

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H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 25.6 in

G-Plan Model 404 Occasional Chair in Grey Wool, circa 1953

By V.B. Wilkins, G-Plan

Located in Derby, Derbyshire

A rarely available model 404 occasional chair designed by V B Wilkins for G-Plan, England c.1953

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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Dyrlund Teak and Fabric Armchair G Plan Eames Era

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H 32.29 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in

Danish Dyrlund Teak and Fabric Armchair G Plan Eames Era

By Dyrlund

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

Established in 1960, Dyrlund quickly established themselves as a leading Danish design firm with their stunning and functional designs taking into account new manufacturing technique...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Tulip Lounge Armchair by K M Wilkins for GPlan in Orange Velvet

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H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in

Mid Century Tulip Lounge Armchair by K M Wilkins for GPlan in Orange Velvet

By G Plan Furniture

Located in Tarleton, GB

GPlan Tulip Armchair in Velvet Discover the truly exquisite mid-century Tulip lounge chair by the

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of G Plan Siesta Model 411 Chairs

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H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 33.86 in

Pair of G Plan Siesta Model 411 Chairs

Located in Alton, GB

A gorgeous and rarely sourced pair of Model 411 Siesta Chair designed by VB Wilkins & E-Gomme for G

Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

G Plan Blofeld Model 62 Chair and Stool

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H 40.16 in W 37.41 in D 37.01 in

G Plan Blofeld Model 62 Chair and Stool

By G-Plan

Located in Alton, GB

The famous G Plan model 62 swivel armchair with matching foot stool is named so after the year it

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Mid-20th Century English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Rosewood

G Plan Housemaster Chair & Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s

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H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in

G Plan Housemaster Chair & Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

prominent design. The 1974 G Plan catalogue description read ” This exciting new concept in armchair design

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s

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H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in

G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

prominent design. The 1974 G Plan catalogue description read” This exciting new concept in armchair design

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s

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H 32 in W 33 in D 29 in

G Plan Housemaster Chair and Footstool in Teak by K M Wilkins, circa 1970s

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

prominent design. The 1974 G Plan catalogue description read” This exciting new concept in armchair design

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Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Teal Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era

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H 25.6 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in

Teal Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

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A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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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