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Grosfeld House Living Room Set, Sofa and Pair Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in Stamford, CT
Grosfeld House Living Room Set, Sofa and Pair Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, Scalamandre Fabric
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Restored Arch Arm Rattan Loung Chair & Sofa Living Room Set w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Restored original 1950s living room set featuring a two-strand, three-seat sofa featuring the “Arch
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored Very Rare Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Living Room Set
By Ritts Tropitan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching three
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Ficks Reed Restored Three-Strand "S-Arm" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Three-strand "S-arm" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair with matching the three
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored "Double Horseshoe" Rattan Sofa, Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "Double Horseshoe" arm rattan 2 seater sectional loveseat with a single large 2-tier side
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored 5-Strand "Reverse Pretzel" Rattan Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare five-strand "Reverse Pretzel" rattan living room set which includes one lounge chair and a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Wicker Dinette Set with 4 Basket Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A mid century modern Harvey Probber wicker dinette set with 4 basket chairs. An absolutely
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wicker

Mario Bellini Rare model Pianura living room set by Cassina, Italy – 1971
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
The Pianura living room set by Mario Bellini for CASSINA is a beautifully designed and stylish
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Restored Living Room Suite by Giuseppe Pagano for Bocconi University, c 1940s
By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern options and more on-trend with todays preferences of finish, texture and color
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Complete Suite Chairs with Ottomans, Settee and Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Mid-Century Modern suite, which includes: a pair of arm chairs with matching ottomans, a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century Modern pair of arm chairs. Boxy design with sleek side profile. Sits on chrome bar legs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Arm Chairs, a Pair
Midcentury Arm Chairs, a Pair
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 27.5 in
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Sofa, Lounge Chairs, Grey Velvet, Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style sofa / Lounge chairs, Velvet, Walnut, Unsigned Chic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and Chair Set in Sculpted Teak, circa 1960
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Item # 304YFP27P A very nice Danish Mid-Century Modern sculpted teak matched sofa and arm chair, both
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
By Sapporo, Mobil Girgi
Located in Dronten, NL
inquire if you need more information. Dimensions in cm: sofa 200 W x 80 D x 84 H, the arm chair 96 W x 80
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
Walnut Sofa and Arm Chair by Sapporo
H 33.08 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Gerd Lange Japandi style safari arm-chairs and Table, 1965
By Bofinger, Gerd Lange
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of two Safari chairs with table as part of the 'Farmer' series designed by Gerd Lange in 1965
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Set of Italian Mid-century Rattan Bowl Chair with side table and magazine rack
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of Italian Mid-century Rattan Bowl Chair with side table and magazine rack This set of rattan
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

1950s wing back arm chair & ottoman extremely comfy solid make beech exc condit
Located in Kumhausen, DE
extremely comfortable Western German 1950s wing back arm chair + footstool in very good A
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Mid Century Vintage Green Leather Swivel Armchair & Footstool 1980s Italian MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Vintage Leather Green Leather Swivel and Footstool 1980s Italian Vintage
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Foam, Rosewood

Scandinavian Mid-century 1960s Three Piece Suite, Solid Cherry Wood and Velvet
By Bröderna Anderssons 1, Bertil Fridhagen
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-century living room from the 1960s. The seating group consists of a 3
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Velvet, Hardwood

Restored Quad Strand "R" Arm 2 Seat Rattan Corner Sofa with Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare "R" arm rattan 2-seaters sectional sofa with "Quad Pole" design featuring 4 strand rattan arms
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Restored 4-Strand Square Pretzel "S" Arm Rattan Sofa W/ 2 Tier Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Paul Frankl square pretzel "S" arm rattan 2 seater sectional sofa with large 2 tier side table
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Hans Olsen 1960s Danish White Leather & Rosewood Sofa & Chair Made in Denmark
By Hans Olsen
Located in Monrovia, CA
height 27" ... Arm length Chair 31 3/4" ... Wide (Arm To Arm) 28" ... Back height 17" ... Seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood

1980s Rattan Wicker and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Custom Rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with
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Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wicker

MCM Royal Blue Velvet and Chrome Cube Loveseat and Chair after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
. Considered Mid-Century Modern in style but leaning a bit toward modern, with their roots based in Bauhaus
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Coastal Vintage Round Rattan Accent Table Hand-Woven Wicker Caning Peacock Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Regency and Mid-Century Modern Interior. Arm Height Peacock Chair: 25 inches. Seat Interior diameter: 17.5
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Living Room Sets

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Glass

Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This retro walnut lounge chair features sculpted hardwood frame and quality vintage fabric. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
H 37.75 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Restored 3-Strand "Circles and Speed" Rattan Settee, Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century rattan living room set known as the "Circles and Speed" set features a three
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Vintage 1950s American Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Mid-Century Danish Chair in Metal with Arm Rest, 1980
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Mid Century Danish chair captures the essence of Danish design, characterized by its
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Model "Onda" Set by De Pas D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, Italy 1980's
By Zanotta, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Zagreb, HR
De Pas, D’Urbino and Lomazzi for Zanotta, living room set consisting of a sofa and an armchair
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Chrome

Restored 3/4 Pretzel Rattan 3-Seat Sectional Sofa w/ 2-Tier Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-tier side table, seamlessly fitting on the armless side of the sofa. Its distinctive Mid-century design
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Angular Mid Century Modern Slant Arm Lounge Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Dunbar Furniture
Located in Garnerville, NY
drastically slanted arm of the chair. Loose back cushion. Circa 1960-65. The front and back legs are made of a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of mid century modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin barrel dining chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of mid century modern Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin barrel dining chairs, circa 1970s. Can
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Chair Lounge Chair by United Chair Co
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut arm chair lounge chair by United Chair Co. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Arm Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a mid century modern trapezoid walnut upholstered arm lounge chair with removable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Chairs. New foam and upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Leather Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These mid-century modern Danish Leather lounge chairs are a stunning combination of classic Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Reclining Arm Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid century modern walnut reclining arm lounge chair with footrest designed by Adrian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, 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
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Living Room Set by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning set of three vintage modern chairs feature two lounge chairs and one settee by Leslie
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple, Canvas

Gorgeous Dunbar Arm Chair Edward Wormley Mid-century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Dunbar chair designed by Edward Wormley. This lovely chair was reupholstered in a salmon
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid-Century Danish Recliner Arm Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
A mid-century Danish recliner arm chair. Upholstered in a black felt fabric with a button tufted
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Recliner Arm Chair
Mid-Century Danish Recliner Arm Chair
H 38 in W 30 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Wood Lounge Club Arm Chair Domino Mobler
By Domino Møbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood lounge club arm chair. Item features solid teak wood
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Burnt Orange Walnut Arm Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Burnt Orange Walnut Arm
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Rail Back Lounge/ Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural lounge/arm chair designed in the manner of the esteemed American
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Frame Vinyl Upholstered Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern walnut wood frame vinyl upholstered lounge arm chair. Item: features cream
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fantastic Probber Style Angular Arm Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic angular pair of Probber style lounge chairs. Smart looking walnut legs and base. We love
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Stendig Arm Chairs, Switzerland, New Luxurious Boucle, Mid-Century Modern
By Stendig Co., Charles Stendig
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Stendig arm chairs, Switzerland, New Sheepskin Boucle, Mid-Century Modern A rare pair of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Upholstered Mid-Century Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the refined beauty of our set of six mid-century modern dining armchairs, each
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Bentwood, Lacquer

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Button Back Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This effortlessly elegant and timeless Mid Century Modern chair was realized by the legendary
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Fantastic Danish Modern Paddle Arm Teak Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Danish modern paddle arm teak lounge chair. This piece retains its original woven
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Paolo Buffa Style, Mid-Century Modern, Arm, Lounge Chairs, Mahogany, Oak, Velvet
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Paolo Buffa Style Arm / Lounge Chairs, Mahogany and Oak Two mid-century
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Oak

Rare Midcentury Rattan Living Room Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Rattan living room set featuring two-seat sofa and two matching lounge chairs, 1950s. This unique
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rare Midcentury Rattan Living Room Set
Rare Midcentury Rattan Living Room Set
H 31.5 in W 48.04 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern Style Arm / Lounge Chairs, Teak, Brass
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Modern style arm / lounge chairs, teak, brass Pair of modern lounge
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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Birch

Regina Andrew Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Tufted Steel Arm Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Regina Andrew Pair of Mid-Century Modern Style Tufted Steel Arm Chairs Item # 710RPP31A In the mid
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Rose
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Tan
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

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Living Room Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the living room arm chairs mid century modern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each living room arm chairs mid century modern for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 571 variations of the antique or vintage living room arm chairs mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect living room arm chairs mid century modern — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A living room arm chairs mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made living room arm chairs mid century modern over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Living Room Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern?

Prices for a living room arm chairs mid century modern start at $1 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $2,800.

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

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 legendary 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.

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.