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Late 20th Century Acrylic Armchairs

Giulio Moscatelli Chair, Formanova 1970’s Italy
By Giulio Moscatelli
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Original chair by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova édition , model Poney with official socks cover 1970’s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

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Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs in the Style of Anonima Castelli
By Pierre Poulin, Anonima Castelli
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Pierre Paulin and Anonima Castelli with original red fabric from 1980s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Acrylic

Leather Marsala Lounge Chair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, France, 1970s
By Ligne Roset
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Michel Ducaroy for Lignet Roset, the Marsala chair features a sculptural amber plexiglass frame that is entirely curved. This Marsala chair has gorgeous stitched black le...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Acrylic, Plexiglass

"Malu" Modular Lounge Chairs by Claudio Vagnoni & Emilio Guarnacci, France 1970s
By Emilio Guarnacci, Claudio Vagnoni
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of French “Malu” modular lounge chairs designed by Claudio Vagnoni and Emilio Guarnacci in the 1970s. These stately chairs feature black acrylic shells and retain their origina...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Acrylic

Pair of Lucite Armchairs, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of acrylic armchairs made of heavy & thick high quality lucite. Since they are transparent and because the cushions are suspended, it seems to appear the cushions are floati...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Suede, Acrylic

Pair of Lucite Armchairs, 1970s
Pair of Lucite Armchairs, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 19.69 in
Teodora Chair by Ettore Sottsass, 1984, Vitra Editions
By Ettore Sottsass, Vitra
Located in Kansas City, MO
Ettore Sottsass designed the Teodora chair for Vitra Editions shortly after leaving the Memphis Group in 1985. Signed with decal manufacturer's label to underside: [Vitra 09.91]. ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Acrylic, Laminate

Pair Sculpted Acrylic Armchairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s sculpted acrylic armchairs, newly professionally polished and reupholstered in a natural linen with a metallic silver sheen. They do have some stress marks where the arylic was...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Acrylic, Linen

Pair Sculpted Acrylic Armchairs
Pair Sculpted Acrylic Armchairs
H 26.5 in W 28 in D 22 in

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Library / Wardrobe in Teak, Walnut and Brass, Italy, 1960's
By Ico Parisi
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Library / Wardrobe in teak, walnut and brass, Italy, 1960's We are very proud to add this large library / wardrobe to our collection. With the use of different kinds of wood a warm ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Brass

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...

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Metal

"Fit Side Table" Minimalist Travertine Cream Marble Side Table by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The Fit Side Table is a minimalist style low table made of treated Travertine marble. This side table is composed by five marble pieces, all of them assembled in a logical and harmon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Side Tables

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Marble, Travertine

Serenity Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade “Serenity” organic modern wall light/wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

"Solana" Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...

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Enamel, Brass

"Solana" Wall Sconces
"Solana" Wall Sconces
H 13 in W 5 in D 6 in
Roly Poly Armchair in Yellow by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions in the ancient Casentino cloth from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Wool, Plastic

Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Singl...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Metal

JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Mathieu Matégot, Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Pair of Minimalist Nightstands Consoles Commodes 2 by Atelier Bachmann, 2019
By Fritz Grospietsch, Andreas Bachmann, Atelier Bachmann
Located in Berlin, DE
A beautiful pair of nightstands designed by Yuzo Bachmann for Atelier Bachmann, handcrafted in Germany, 2019. These nightstands are made out of plywood and brass handles. Finished w...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Plywood

Serenity Sofie Contemporary Wall Sconce/Light, White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Serenity Sofie wall light or sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midce...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

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Plaster

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. Choose from over 25 leather color...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass

Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
H 16 in W 5 in D 12 in
Pair of Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, GB
Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a Honey coloured sheepskin and feature oil...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Early Production #920 Sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, c 1966, Signed
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early production Model #920 modular four-seat sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina was designed in circa 1966 and this example is from the earlier years of production as ev...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Adriano Piazzessi Attributed Italian 1970's Tufted Lounge Chairs
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Adriano Piazzessi Attributed Italian 1970's generously proportioned brown tufted lounge chairs, with chrome curved supports on the sides, front and back showcasing the love...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

'Gilda' Modular Sofa & Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1972
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Malibu, US
Rare 'Gilda' sofa and ottoman designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in brown velvet. Set features 4 interconnecting chairs and 1 rarely seen ottoman in matching fabric. The Gil...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

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Deux Fauteuils Par Martin Visser 1979
By Martin Visser
Located in PARIS, FR
paire de fauteuils fin des années 70 de Martin Visser, designer hollandais (1922-2009) Martin Visser a réalisé du mobilier depuis son plus jeune âge, il a suivi une formation de des...
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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

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Metal

Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström Black Loungchair "Galaxy", Dux, 1968
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in Porto, PT
A gorgeous mid-century rotating archair by Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandstrom for Dux. Model Galaxy, 1968. This rotating armchair with plastic seat bucket and black leather upholste...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Acrylic

Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandström Loungchair 'Galax, Sessel, 1970s
By Yngvar Sandström
Located in Porto, PT
Alf Svensson and Yngvar Sandström, 'Galaxy' armchair, designed in 1970 for Sessel. Shell in white acrylic with brown velvet cover, aluminum base on cross base. Signs of age-related w...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Acrylic

Armchair "Ovalia " by Thor-Larsen" 1970
By Thor Larsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
egg chair, fiberglass, Sweden wear consistent with age and use
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Armchairs

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Acrylic

Armchair "Ovalia " by Thor-Larsen" 1970
Armchair "Ovalia " by Thor-Larsen" 1970
H 55.12 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Piumetto Lounge Chairs by Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli, Italy, 1970s
By Arrigo Arrigoni, Busnelli
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ‘Piumetto’ lounge chairs designed by Italian architect Arrigo Arrigoni for Busnelli in the 1970s. These plush chairs retain their original patinated cognac leather upholste...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Acrylic

Wine Red Synthesis 45 Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti, Italy 1970's
By Ettore Sottsass, Olivetti
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This armchair was designed by Ettore Sottsass for Olivetti Synthesis, the Olivetti Group company specializing in the office furniture sector. It is part of the 45 series that was dev...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Lounge Chair by Oscar and Anna Maria Niemeyer, 1977
By Oscar Niemeyer, Anna Maria Niemeyer
Located in Roma, IT
Top rare lounge chair designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Anna Maria Niemeyer in 1977 for for Cartiera Burgo Headquarters. Acrylic, upholstery, enameled steel. Excellent conditions,...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

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Steel

1970’s ‘’Lucite Pod’’ Lounge Chair by Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Madrid, ES
‘’Lucite Pod’’ Space Age style lounge chair designed by Raphael Raffel. Base structure in two greyish see-through plastic pieces and tailored upholstery cushions. France, 1970’s. P...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs

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Bouclé, Acrylic

Set of 8 Lucite Dining Armchairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Essex, MA
Set of 8 clear acrylic, lucite, dining arm chairs made by Lion and Frost, in their immaculate original grey and black striped upholstery fabric. Very sturdy, well made and comfortabl...
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Acrylic

Modern Lucite Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Miami, FL
A modern Lucite arm chair. Chrome hardware.
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Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

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Lucite, Acrylic

Modern Lucite Lounge Arm Chair
Modern Lucite Lounge Arm Chair
No Reserve
H 39 in W 27 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Upholstered Armchairs "Mod. Onda", 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 upholstered armchairs "Mod. Onda", 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Acrylic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Gaudi Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, 1970s
By Artemide, Vico Magistretti
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
- Pair of model Gaudi chairs designed by Vico Magistretti - Manufactured in Italy by Artemide in Milano - Bright pea green color - Good condition, both chairs have all their feet.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Acrylic

Acrylic Easy Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, 1970s
By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Acrylic chair by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko for a few years in 1970s.
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Armchairs

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Steel

Acrylic Easy Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, 1970s
Acrylic Easy Chair by Isamu Kenmochi, 1970s
H 26.78 in W 32.29 in D 34.26 in
Set of Four Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four (4) near mint condition chairs that are equally pieces of Postmodern art, in the Pipe Line Series, this set in a limited edition run of "Eclipse Omni", by Jeff Messersc...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of Six Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six (6) near mint condition chairs that are equally pieces of Post-Modern art, in the Pipe Line Series, this set in a limited edition run of "Eclipse Omni", by Jeff Messersc...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of Eight Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of eight (8) near mint condition chairs that are equally pieces of Post-Modern art, in the Pipe Line Series, this set in a limited edition run of "Eclipse Omni", by Jeff Messer...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of Four Acrylic and Brass Chairs by Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of four 1970s clear acrylic and polish brass arm chairs by Lion in Frost. This chair have been newly professionally polished and recovered in a beautiful off white ch...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Lucite Armchair
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Munich, DE
Fantastic Italian Lucite armchair from 1970s, new upholstery in fabric Dune Aqua by Colefax and Fowler.       
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Lucite Armchair
Hollywood Regency Lucite Armchair
H 27.76 in W 23.23 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Lucite Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These futuristic Lucite lounge chairs are sold in sets of four. Mid-Century Modern in style, they are fashioned in the manner of Charles Hollis Jones and have a beautiful contrast of...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Acrylic

Vintage Set of Four Lucite Armchairs with Ultrasuede Seats, 1970s
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage set of four acrylic or Lucite dining armchairs with chrome-plated metal fittings and new light grey Kravet microsuede upholstery. In the style of Charles Hollis Jones, Lion i...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Pace Collection Lucite Armchair
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Garnerville, NY
Upholstered seat supported by two bent acrylic rods. Signed with label, circa 1980. Original gray fabric.
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs

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Acrylic, Lucite, Upholstery

Pace Collection Lucite Armchair
Pace Collection Lucite Armchair
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Pace Collection 1970s Acrylic Swivel Armchair on Aluminum Base with Leather Seat
By Pace Collection
Located in New York, NY
A vintage, highly modernistic barrel-back swivel armchair, produced circa 1970s by Pace Collection, in curved acrylic, with a salmon colored leather seat, on an aluminum base, consis...
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Vintage 1970s Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Chic Set of Four Hot Pink Lucite Chairs and Matching Table
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Washington, DC
Clean set of ultra chic four lucite chairs. Set comes complete with hard to find matching lucite table base with glass top. Chairs have been professionally reupholstered in hot pink...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Acrylic, Lucite

Set of Ten 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Smoked Lucite "Arch" Dining Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare Charles Hollis Jones smoked-Lucite "Arch" dining chairs, circa 1970s—this is the only set we've seen in smoked Lucite. Very heavy, super high quality. Bronze fittings....
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Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs

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Bronze

1980's Ming Style Acrylic Lounge Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Ming Style Acrylic Lounge Chair. USA circa.1980's.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

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Acrylic, Velvet

Set of ten Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall Chairs from the Dorothy McGuire Estate
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of ten Charles Hollis Jones Waterfall dining chairs from the Estate of Dorothy McGuire ( of the McGuire Sisters) These chair are in like new condition, including the original ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Acrylic

Pair of Tumbling Block Armchairs Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The Tumbling Block armchair is from The Ziggarut Collection and was designed for the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood in the 1980's. The Tumbling Block Chair never went into producti...
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

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Steel

A set of four acrylic armchairs signed Lion in Frost
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four "Lion in Frost" acrylic and faux ostrich embossed vinyl armchairs circa 1970. Signed "Lion in Frost".
Can be sold for $1,900.00 the pair.
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Azure Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Two very sexy, curvy chairs upholstered in azure Ultrasuede. Each chair's single rear leg is a tapered cylinder, hand-sculpted out of Lucite acrylic with a frosted finish. The pair, ...
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

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Wood, Ultrasuede, Lucite, Acrylic

Pair of Azure Armchairs
Pair of Azure Armchairs
H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in
A pair of acrylic armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of acrylic arched armchairs with upholstered seats made by Charles Hollis Jones. This pair of armchairs has been obtained directly from CHJ and are signed and dated. The cha...
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

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Acrylic, Fabric

A set of 4 acrylic armchairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 4 acrylic arched armchairs with upholstered seats made by Charles Hollis Jones. Obtained from a private residence in Palm Springs, CA. The fabric on the chairs is a low pile...
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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

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Acrylic, Fabric

Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered chair with curved arms and back attributed to Mark Hampton, 1980's
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Late 20th Century American Armchairs

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Cotton, Down, Acrylic

Armchair
Armchair
H 34 in W 30 in D 30 in
Lucite Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucite Lounge Chair. Chrome Fittings.Newly upholstered in Pink Patent Faux Leather.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs

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Acrylic, Faux Leather

Lucite Lounge  Chair
Lucite Lounge  Chair
H 29 in W 30 in D 34 in
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Late 20th Century Acrylic Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of late 20th century acrylic armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Late 20th century acrylic armchairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many late 20th century acrylic armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jeff Messerschmidt, Pace Collection and Alf Svensson produced popular late 20th century acrylic armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Late 20th Century Acrylic Armchairs?

Prices for late 20th century acrylic armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, late 20th century acrylic armchairs begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $19,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,500.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.