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Metal Armless Lounge Chair

Early Rare Vintage Milo Baughman "Armless" Architectural Bronze Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
A very scarcely seen variation of the Model B-1739 Lounge chair for Thayer Coggin with a Bronze
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Richard Schultz 1966 Series Armless Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Chicago, IL
Richard Schultz for 1966 series for Knoll. Set of four outdoor lounge chairs. No longer in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

Outdoor Lounge Sectional 0:1, Armless
By STUDIO:RAH
Located in San Pedro, CA
connections between wood, metal, and upholstery. Each piece of the collection is made with solid anodized
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Møbler Teak and Nickel Armless Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Sven Ivar Dysthe, Dokka Mobler
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare teak and nickel armless version of the model 1000 AF lounge chair by Sven Ivar Dysthe for
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nickel, Steel

Rare and Exceptional Pair of Carl Otto Metronome Lounge Chairs for Heywood Wakef
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. With original enameled metal legs. Futuristic pair of Armless Wing Form Lounge chairs with dynamic
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Single Kappa Slipper Lounge Chair in Bouclé, France 1970's
By Kappa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant armless lounge chair comprised of metal and upholstery, produced by the French manufacturer
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow
By Smilow-Thielle, Mel Smilow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen wide, armless lounge chair designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Creamy Beige Suede Round Lounge Stool Bench
By Paul McCobb
Located in Monrovia, CA
McCobb Large circular lounge chair with chrome x base is upholstered in it's original creamy beige suede
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

'2' Restored Vintage Witco Conquistador Tiki Throne Chairs in Original Red Fur
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
chairs and two armless chairs. This listing is for just the two armchairs. The two armless chairs are
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Pair Vintage Witco Tiki Dramatic High Back Chairs in Original Red Fur
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
for just the two armless chairs. The two armchairs are sold separate. We also have the matching dining
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Vintage 1960s American Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Restored Vintage Witco Conquistador Tiki Chairs in Original Red Fur
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Tiki Inn all located in Florida. Arm chairs: 59.5?H x 28.25?W x 23.75?D Armless chairs: 54.25?H x
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Vintage 1960s American Medieval Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Set of (8) Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs with Wood Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
wood legs. The other alternative is armless with metal legs… decidedly less alluring. These chairs came
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Phase Design, "Kickstand Side Chair", (Armless)
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Important to note that this listing is for the Kickstand Side Chair (Armless) in a Flat White
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
stools, dining chairs, and lounge chairs, where upholstery sits atop powder-coated metal bases. Each
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
H 31.26 in W 22.01 in D 25.01 in
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Located in Geneve, CH
stools, dining chairs, and lounge chairs, where upholstery sits atop powder-coated metal bases. Each
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
Kickstand Armless Side Chair by Phase Design
H 31.26 in W 22.01 in D 25.01 in
Ralph Lauren Noble Estate Classic Carved Wood Dining Side Chair, Iconic
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
upholstered backs and fronts with Ultrasuede seats. These traditional French Style armless dining chairs can
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Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s
By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. These comfortable lounge or desk chairs feature molded curved seats and backs with polished chrome
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

(8) Adrian Pearsall Kodiak Faux Fur Brutalist Style Dining Room Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
on these chairs has a goopy, heavily textured surface mimicking molten metal. Although made of resin
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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Fur, Resin

Rare Hans J. Wegner Settee For Johannes Hansen, Model JH 555
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
manufacturer's stamp with monogram on the underside, with original metal tag. This piece would be incredible in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Wool, Teak

3 piece John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Collection Bamboo Rattan Suite
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in South Charleston, WV
pieces: Settee 2 seater: 48" wide, 35" deep, 25.5" tall. Seat height 15", Armless Lounge Armchair: 24
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Ceramic

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. Kroehler In 1902, Peter E. Kroehler bought the Naper ville Lounge Co., a maker of wooden lounge chairs and
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

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By Rodrigo Almeida
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Set of three appetizer ceramic bowls, Brazil, 2014 Brazilian contemporary design by Rodrigo Almeida Measurement Units Centimeters 22cm D x 9.5cm H 21.5cm x 21cm x 6cm H 21.5cm x 21...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Serving Bowls

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Jacaranda, Ceramic

"Pedra" Contemporary Table Lamp
By Gustavo Neves
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian contemporary table lamp by designer Gustavo Neves Aeon collection The Pedra table lamp Materials: stone (limestone), metal (brass) darkened with manual treatment. Brazil 20...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Stone

"Pedra" Contemporary Table Lamp
"Pedra" Contemporary Table Lamp
H 23.63 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in
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By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Planters and Jardinieres

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Cement

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier. All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass regular soc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

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Steel, Brass, Silver Leaf

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

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Metal

Canvas Safari Easy Chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Belmont, MA
Canvas safari easy chair by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen with loose cushion.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Canvas, Wood

Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" Walnut & Boucle Tweed Sofa for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall "Boomerang" walnut & boucle tweed saofa for Craft Associates. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Organic Modern Bordeira Coffee Table, Marble, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bordeira Coffee Table, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Bordeira modern coffee ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Vondel Coffee Table/Bench Handcrafted in Honed Red Travertine
By Kevin Frankental
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Vondel coffee table embodies a resolute solidity of form that captivates with its understated yet commanding presence. Its simplistic yet robust shape imbues it with inherent ver...
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2010s African Minimalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Travertine

De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

John O'Hara, Get Your Shit Together, Embossed Serigraph
By John O'Hara
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
John O'Hara's famous 'Get Your Shit Together' painting is now a 2-color embossed serigraph on recycled archival hemp paper. Hand signed by the artist. This work is unframed. Fo...
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2010s American Prints

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Paper

SOFT Beige Night Stands / Bed Side Tables
By Studio Christine Kalia
Located in Larnaca, CY
MDF surfaces and Swedish pine solid wood spheres lacquered in creamy beige colour. Manufactured by local artisans in Cyprus. This compact low level piece elaborates the curved profi...
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2010s Greek Night Stands

Materials

Wood

SOFT Beige Night Stands / Bed Side Tables
SOFT Beige Night Stands / Bed Side Tables
H 10.63 in W 18.51 in D 9.45 in
Teta Sculptural Side Table or Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Teta (translate into English as "Nipples ") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Tables

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Hardwood

Travertine Marble Cube Side Table or Coffee Table Design Pavilion
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table. Also a great drinks table. Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c These can be purchased as a sin...
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2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

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Travertine

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50s Augusto Bozzi ‘Kosmos’ Lounge Fauteuil for Saporiti
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
upholstered seats for chairs, armchairs, and sofas. This ‘armless’ Kosmos armchair was designed in the 50s by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Martin Visser Armless Lounge Chair
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Martin Visser armless lounge chair with tomato red fabric and original black enameled
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Martin Visser Armless Lounge Chair
Martin Visser Armless Lounge Chair
H 25.75 in W 23.5 in D 31 in
Wim Rietveld Armless Oase Lounge Chair for Ahrend de Cirkel
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light grey enameled metal frame in original condition with visible wear and use and new charcoal
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Geoffrey Harcourt F141 Swivel Lounge Chair for Artifort
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Armless Swivel Lounge Chair with New Navy Upholstery and Enameled Metal Blue Base.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Deco Style Lounge Chairs, USA Circa 1975
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Pair of armless, Deco style lounge chairs upholstered in burgundy microsuede with a cutout detailed
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Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Concorde Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in Brown Velvet, 1970s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Vienna, AT
armchair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, is an armless lounge chair, originally designed for the
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chairs Lounge Italian Midcentury by De Pas and Lomazzi for Driade, 1970s
By Superstudio
Located in Milano, IT
Chairs lounge by De Pas in collaboration with D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Driade from 1970s in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Chairs Lounge Italian Midcentury by De Pas and Lomazzi for Driade, 1970s
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Driade
Located in Milano, IT
Chairs lounge by De Pas in collaboration with D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Driade from 1970s in
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Polished Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs
Located in Phoenix, AZ
2 pairs of mirror polished faux bamboo lounge chairs circa early 1950's. These armless wonders of
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Metal

Polished Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs
Polished Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs
H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Rare Geoffrey Harcourt Pedestal Lounge Chair
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare midcentury armless swivel lounge chair by Geoffrey Harcourt with Saarinen inspired base. Newly
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Kembo 201 Armless Lounge Chair
By Willem H. Gispen, Kembo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armless version if this gorgeous simple Kembo lounge chair with black enameled metal wire frame and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Kembo 201 Armless Lounge Chair
Kembo 201 Armless Lounge Chair
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll 1966 Collection
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in San Diego, CA
Handsome pair of armless lounge chairs with designed by Richard Schultz as part of his 1966
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Exceptional pr Carl Otto Metronome Lounge Chairs "Contessa" line c.1959
By Carl Otto Linde, Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
. With original enameled metal legs. Futuristic pair of Armless Wing Form Lounge chairs with dynamic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paul Evans Cityscape Cubist Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern Boucle Fabric 1970s
By Paul Evans, Barbara Barry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Two PE241 arm chairs, Four PE240 armless side chairs. Back and seat cushions are soft and comfortable
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Terrace or Patio Lounge Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage metal garden lounge or dining chairs are made of black wrought iron. One chair has arms and
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Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Kennedee" Yellow Leather Sofa by Jean-Marie Massaud for Poltrona Frau
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in Hanover, MA
, corner 30° sectional armless chair with right bench. NOTE: The wedge section can be removed if you
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Early 2000s Italian International Style Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

"Damier" Four-Piece Seating Unit by Francesco Binfare for Edra
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Edra. This ingenious design allows you to use each individual piece as a lounge chair, ottoman
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1970s French Kappa Slipper Chairs in White Boucle with Metal Frames
By Kappa
Located in New York, NY
Elegant armless lounge chairs comprised of metal and upholstery, produced by the French
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Set of Six Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs with Wood Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
alternative is armless with metal legs… decidedly less alluring. These chairs came from an opulent home with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Lounge Chair in Chrome
By Art Metal Co., Florence Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
Art Metal Co Circa 1960 This armless lounge chair was produced circa 1960. The frame is chrome
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Chrome

Lounge Chair in Chrome
Lounge Chair in Chrome
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Armchairs by Giulio Moscatelli for Formanova, Italy, 1960s
By Giulio Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare pair of italian modern design armchairs armless chairs or lounge by Giulio Moscatelli for the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Futurist Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Signed Harvey Probber Cubo Clusters Sectional Sofa
By Harvey Probber
Located in Lambertville, NJ
. This cubist lounge seating set includes four armless sections, three corner sections, one square
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Metal

Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by the U.S. Royal Metal Corporation
By Royal Metal Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Royal Metal Leather lounge chairs inspired by Mies van der Rohe and Poul Kjaerholm
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Biomorphic Armless Lounge chairs
Located in Wainscott, NY
Pair of Biomorphic Armless Lounge Chairs. Newly reupholstered by Hand in Dark Berry Velvet
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Vintage 1950s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Verner Panton Bachelor Chairs for Fritz Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Original Danish low lounge chairs upholstered in light gray wool. A mod armless classic in great
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20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin "CM 190"
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerp, BE
seat model "CM190" designed by Pierre Paulin, low armless chair 1st edition Thonet, France 1950's
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Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Paulin "CM 190"
Pierre Paulin "CM 190"
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
A Pair of Mid Century Modernist Lounge Chairs by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of mid century modernist lounge chairs, model Kosmos, each featuring blackened metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

50s Augusto Bozzi Lounge Chair for Saporiti
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
upholstered seats for chairs, armchairs, and sofas. This ‘armless’ armchair was designed in the 50s by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

50s Augusto Bozzi Lounge Chair for Saporiti
50s Augusto Bozzi Lounge Chair for Saporiti
H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
Soriana Sofa and Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina Fully Restored
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Jersey City, NJ
by Cassina. LISTING INCLUDES: 1 sofa 67 inches long approx; with two front metal clamps 2 lounge
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

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Metal Armless Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the metal armless lounge chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A metal armless lounge chair — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage metal armless lounge chair you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a metal armless lounge chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A metal armless lounge chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one metal armless lounge chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but William Westenhaver, Witco and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Metal Armless Lounge Chair?

The average selling price for a metal armless lounge chair at 1stDibs is $5,215, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

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.