1960s Pair of Kroehler “Avant” Lounge Chairs, USA.
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Victoria, BC
Produced by Kroehler Manufacturing Company in the United States during the 1960s, this pair of Avant lounge chairs captures the more expressive side of American Mid-Century Modern se...
Fabric
1960s Kroehler “Avant” Lounge Chair in Patterned Upholstery, USA.
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Victoria, BC
Produced by Kroehler Manufacturing Company in the United States during the 1960s, this Avant lounge chair captures the more expressive side of American Mid-Century Modern seating. It...
Fabric
$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Six Sculpted Ash Tall Back Kroehler Dining Chairs
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six-light ashwood dining chairs with striped dark brown silk blend upholstery by Kroehler. Set includes two armchairs and four side chairs; tall backs with inset cast resin ap...
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slipper Lounge Chairs by Kroehler, 1960s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kroehler was one of the largest furniture manufacturers in America during the mid-20th century, producing designs that combined quality craftsmanship with the clean modern aesthetic ...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Kroehler Avant Lounge Chairs on Original Condition, USA, 1960s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Kroehler Avant lounge chairs on original condition, USA 1960s The chairs have vintage upholstery. We are offering also reupholstery in our in house workshop.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Manufactured by Kroehler in the United States during the 1960s, this striking pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs showcases the bold, sculptural aesthetic that defined the era. ...
Fabric, Walnut
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Knoll Fabric
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. It was professionally reupholstered with new fabric and foam. It was reupholstered in Knoll Textile's Chain Link fabric that h...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Upholstered "High and Low'" Chairs by Avanti
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Avanti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of upholstered and walnut chairs. The pair features two different versions often called "His and Hers". But we call it "High and Low" referring to the high and low back of the ch...
Fabric, Walnut
Kroehler Walnut Beige Chairs
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kroehler Walnut Beige Chairs . The pair of chairs were refinished and reupholstered . They have a tafting design on the chairs.
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Mid-Century Kroehler Lounge Chairs
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1960s high back lounge chairs by Kroehler Furniture Co. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Upholstery
Mid-Century Kroehler Style Walnut Arm Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a mid-century Kroehler style walnut arm chair. Featuring the original golden woven upholstery, walnut legs and accent on the backrest, and removable cushion.
Upholstery, Walnut
High Back Midcentury Lounge Chair by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Tarrytown, NY
High back mid century lounge chair by Kroehler.
Upholstery, Walnut
Kroehler Avant Navy Blue Sculptural Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Esperance, NY
This Kroehler Avant Navy Blue Sculptural Lounge Chair was manufactured in the 60s. The chair has a beautiful sculptural design and walnut legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair by Kroehler, c1960s
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Recently refinished in electric blue fabric and overall in excellent condition. Features the classic walnut wood legs with clean simple lines. Measures approximately 25w x 23d x 31t ...
Walnut
Midcentury Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Kroehler after Paul McCobb
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Southampton, NJ
Lounge chair and ottoman set by Kroehler in the manner of Paul McCobb, circa 1960.
Polyester, Wood
Kroehler Signature Design Black Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Valentine Seaver
Located in New Windsor, NY
Koehler Signature Design black swivel bucket chair. Original black vinyl/naugahyde upholstery. Removable three part seat and back cushion. There is an extra cushion included upon pur...
Steel
Reupholstered Mid-Century Modern McCobb Style Kroehler Slipper Chair
By Paul McCobb, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Modern McCobb Style Slipper chair by Kroehler. Freshly reupholstered to make a statement in someone's home! Recently reupholstered in a white plush vegan wool fabric to m...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood
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H 30.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
MCM Slipper Chair in Walnut & Original Green Fabric by Kroehler, USA, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Stylish, minimal and absolutely adorable this splendid petite slipper chair by Kroehler is in 100% original, vintage condition!
Walnut
1960's Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture, Planner Group
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. Original 1960's chair that has been reupholstered in new fabric and foam. It has a beautiful shape in the manner of Paul McCobb desig...
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair & Ottoman. Featuring an chair chair with matching ottoman, walnut legs, removable cushion, and new light gray upholstery. This i...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Kroehler High Back Adrian Pearsall Style Walnut Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern sculptural tall back lounge chairs with single ottoman in the manner of Adrian Pearsall. Chairs feature tall diamond backs, solid walnut frames, ta...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 35.25 in W 33.5 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs with Barrel Back in Burnt Orange Velvet
By Selig, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern burnt orange velvet swivel lounge chairs in exceptionally fine original condition. Circa. 1960's to 1970's. Barrel back design with flared arms and tufti...
Velvet, Wood
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H 27.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Matched Pair Stylized Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Dunbar - Probber
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Edward Wormley
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair stylized Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Koehler Chair Co. Reminiscent of classic designs by Dunbar, Probber, etc.. Retains original fabric in amazing condition. ...
Brass
1960s Regal High Back Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New Windsor, NY
A very nice pair of 1960s upholstered high back chairs. Featuring sculpted and arched backs and arms, buttoned backs and seat cushions and solid wood legs with faceted tops. Fun and ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood
Pair of 1960s Lounge Chairs the Manner of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New Windsor, NY
Reupholstered in Crypton "Island" (B8671) fabric, circa 1965. Great lines and profile. Solid ash tapered legs, slightly contoured arms. Made for maximum comfort. Reminiscent of desig...
Upholstery, Ash
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H 29.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Low Arm Slipper Chair Manner of Milo Baughman for James
By James Inc., Paul McCobb, Milo Baughman, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine Mid-Century Modern low slung arm chair with tapered and flared wood legs. Six button back with a loose cushion seat. Circa 1960-70. A good quality chair with very nice lines. ...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1960s Bentwood and Tufted Vinyl Recliner
By Milo Baughman, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in New Windsor, NY
A truly comfortable and stylish chair. Circa 1960s bentwood arm with tufted and buttoned seat and back. Black vinyl upholstery. Nicely cushioned head and arm rests. Tapered and round...
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Midcentury Kroehler Upholstered Lounge Chairs
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Well designed pair of sculptural armchairs by the Kroehler Co. Featuring blue fabric upholstery, solid American wood construction with comfortable deep seats. The sculptural legs rea...
Upholstery, Wood
Kroehler Clean Modernist Sculptural Form Chairs, Restored, Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair by Kroehler Avant Designs. Featuring sleek curved backs, leading to padded arms with a removable seat cushions all rising on sculptural form splayed legs. The legs...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Kroehler Clean Modernist Sculptural Form Chairs, Restored
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair by Kroehler Avant Designs. Featuring sleek curved backs, leading to padded arms with a removable seat cushions all rising on sculptural form splayed legs. The legs...
Upholstery, Wood
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H 33 in W 31 in D 33 in
Pair of Kroehler Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Club Lounge Chairs after Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern curved arm lounge chairs by Kroehler Avant in the Adrian Pearsall Style. Item features sleek sculptural form, solid wood frames, original label, ta...
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 35 in W 31.5 in D 28.5 in
Pair of MCM Adrian Pearsall Style Leisure Collection Lounge Chairs by Kroehler
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A pair of walnut base lounge chairs by Kroehler from the leisure collection 1966 in the style of Adrian Pearsall. Professionally Reupholstered & Refinished Chair 28 inches wide 3...
Walnut
Sold
H 41 in W 31.75 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Tufted Lounge Chair by Kroehler, New Upholstery
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Asheville, NC
High back lounge chair by Kroehler. New tufted blue/grey tweed upholstery. Some scuffing/scratching to the chair legs from age appropriate wear.
Upholstery
Rene Prou Attributed Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco dining chairs attributed to Rene Prou, set of eight, in beech. These chairs can be ebonized. Please note these chairs are unrestored in the photographs.
Beech
$10,490 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Paolo Buffa Attributed Restored, Original Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury six sculptural dining chairs, Paolo Buffa attributed , restored, in blond walnut, wax polished with original velvet still usable. On request we can perform the new upholst...
Velvet, Walnut
Danish 1950s Lounge Chair with Loose Cushion
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming early 1950s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller space i...
Beech, Wool
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 35.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs. America circa 1970’s, iconic Mid-Century Modern styling. Beautiful curves and unique shape. Masterfully restored in a rich dark espre...
Fabric, Walnut
$4,850 / set
H 33.75 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Italian Paulo Buffa Style Lounge Chairs. Priced for Reupholstery.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Poula Buiffa style high back lounge chairs. Upholstery is in good condition overall, the legs have assorted blemishes and chips. We have these priced low for the buyer to r...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Paul Frankl for Johnson "Corset" Dining Chairs
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of six Paul Frankl dining chairs for Johnson Furniture. The chairs frames are made of cerused oak and are very sturdy and comfortable. Measures: 32 inches H x 23 in...
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Pair Of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs From Italy, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Gio Ponti Lounge Chairs From Italy, Circa 1960. Comfortable model, later upholstered in Denmark with a copper colored mohair.
Mohair
Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs
By Birte Iversen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of 1950s lounge chairs by Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Small scale and super elegant. Very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. B...
Mohair, Beech
Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and pink floral printed velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use....
Wood, Velvet
$9,995 / set
H 32.75 in W 29 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs by Ernst Schwadron, 1940s
By Ernst Schwadron
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Austrian designer Ernst Schwadron in the 1940s, showcasing the graceful balance of European modernism and timeless craftsmanship. Newly u...
Leather, Bouclé, Walnut
$4,200 / set
H 31 in W 26.25 in D 29.5 in
Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs Attributed to Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant pair of Classic Danish lounge chairs attributed to the famous design duo Ejnar Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen. Simple yet refined lines raised on legs of solid oak. Solid and st...
Wool, Oak
$2,983Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.
Velvet
Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut lounge chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb, in the United States, circa 1960s. These fabulous chairs have been carefully refinished and reupholstered, giv...
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
$1,600
H 43 in W 31.75 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century lounge chair features vintage crimson plush upholstery, solid sculpted walnut legs and tufted back rest. An overstuffed removable cushion and a high back rest en...
Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Solid Walnut Lounge Chairs by Stow Davis
By Jens Risom, Stow Davis
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair midcentury solid walnut lounge chairs by Stow Davis, handsome architectural profile in the style of Jens Risom. Superior quality and construction, retains original orange wool f...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Open Arm Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm lounge chairs Offered is a beautifully pair of original lounge chairs by Cintique. They are all original and feature the original green ...
Walnut
Ensamble Pouf in Escondido Laredo 4
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Wood, Upholstery
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
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Classic Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs. Frames redone in high gloss black lacquer finish. New upholstery. Nubby lemon. Chartreuse fabric.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 2 Vintage Slipper Chairs, 1950's/1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
A beautiful set of 2 vintage lounge or slipper chairs, most likely made in Denmark. The chairs have a minimalist wooden frame made by fine craftmanship, that is in a good and solid c...
Fabric, Wood
$2,240 / item
H 29 in W 24 in D 21 in
1950s Harvey Probber Style Ebonized Slipper Lounge Chairs in Heavy Boucle
By Harvey Probber
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are simply stunning. These vintage slipper lounge chairs were designed in the 1950s in these style of Harvey Probber. These lounges have been ebonized and upholstered in...
Bouclé, 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.
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