Mid-20th Century Synthetic Armchairs
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric, Michel Arnoult, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
Available today this Brazilian Modern Armchairs made in Hardwood & Fabric desgned by Michel Arnoult, 1960s are nothing less than spectacular!
They were designed in the 1960’s and ar...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nylon, Hardwood
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H 29 in W 25.6 in D 29.5 in
Attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design Artifort in years '68 space age armchair
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Biella, IT
attributed to Geoffrey Harcourt design for Artifort in years '68 space age armchair original from years '70; the structure of the armchair is in plastic material and the cushions i...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
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Synthetic, Resin
H 28 in W 27 in D 27 in
Monofilo Armchair by Grassi, Conti and Forlani for Emilio Paoli, Italy, 1959
By Luciano Grassi
Located in Argelato, BO
Monofilo chairs are very rare handcrafted creations made from the union of nylon and iron, conceived in post-war Florence they amaze for the extraordinary visionary nature of the pro...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Armchairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Whitstable, GB
Armchair "Ouro Preto"
Manufactured by Mobília Contemporãnea
The Ouro Preto armchair is an important example of Michel Arnoult genius as a designer:
Simple, elegant lines, with ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Nylon, Imbuia
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
Alvar Aalto Armchairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Austin, TX
Model 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and sought after combination ...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, brass feet. Chair ref...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Chairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Model number 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later (1960's?) by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Beech
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Niemeyer II Armchair, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022
The Niemeyer II armchair is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer who...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
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Bouclé, Oak
H 33.86 in W 37.01 in D 36.23 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs Designed by Warren Platner for Knoll, 20th Century
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Hamburg, PA
An exquisite set of six dining chairs designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. These iconic dining room chairs would look great in any Contemporary, Transitional, or Traditional interio...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 28.5 in D 22 in
NEW Artifort Pink F978 Lounge Chair designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt in STOCK
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
polished chrome base.
synthetic white shell
upholstered: ohmann kol p
F978 lounge chair by Artifort makes a gorgeous statement piece in a modern living room. The angled seat and b...
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2010s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Midcentury 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This lovely and very comfortable pivoting model 975 lounge chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60s.,
It is just restored with new stunning and very soft Al...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca
H 27.96 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in
Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
Joaquim Tenreiro Cane and Rosewood Armchair, circa 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Braga, 03
Pair of Brazilian Modern lounge chairs designed by Joachim Tenreiro. The chairs structures are made of solid Rosewood with seats and backrests in cane.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Outdoor 'Side Chair' in Black Coated Steel
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 'side chair', coated steel, United States, design 1952
This 'side' patio chair is designed by Harry Bertoia in 1952. Executed in black coate...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Born in Brazil in 1936, architect, product and furniture designer Percival Lafer managed to design pieces that were categorised as fine design for affordable prices. Lafer made an in...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable 508 Lounge Chair designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's.
Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot.
The chair h...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Overdyed Reloaded" Lounge Chair in Birchwood and Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Overdyed Reloaded" is a lounge chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring seat, back and arms in birch covered by flame-retardant and stress-resis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.4 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
Geoffrey Harcourt Swivel Leather Lounge Chair- "F504" for Artifort, 1960's
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1968 for famous Dutch furniture It was produced by Artifort.
In 1962 British designer Geoffrey Harcourt (1935...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 26.78 in W 27.17 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Low Leather Patchwork Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Percival Lafer midcentury Low Leather Patchwork Slipper Lounge Chairs. Thick soft tan patchwork leather - modular design these (2) units can be used separated or pushed toget...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27 in W 26 in D 36 in
Mid-Century G. Reggiani Glass and Chrome Metal Round Coffee Table, Italy 70s
By Goffredo Reggiani
Located in Palermo, IT
Stylish circular coffee table with double top in smoked glass with curved tubular support in chromed steel. The upper shelf, with a larger diameter than the lower one, has a circular...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Navy Blue Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread te...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles Pollockk Penelope Stacking or Stack Chairs
By Charles Pollock, Anonima Castelli
Located in Kansas City, MO
Charles Pollock (Pollack) for Castelli sturdy wire mesh and chromed steel stacking chairs with arms. We took each of these chairs apart and replaced the inner screws that break with ...
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern White Castiron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Great set of original homecrest wire chairs, the chairs are made out of CastIron and come with two cushions.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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White Mid-Century Modern American 'Squirm' Lounge Chair by Paul McCobb
By Custom Craft Inc., Paul McCobb
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American “Squirm” Lounge Chair, model 3042, designed by Paul McCobb for Custom Craft, Inc. USA 1957, white vinyl upholstery on a wood and spring frame with turned wood co...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Synthetic
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chairs, matching set of 3 in Skai
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Singapore, SG
A very rare matching set of 3 Swan lounge chairs model 3320. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel which opened in 1960. It is produced by Fritz Hansen. Each c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Synthetic
1950 Radice-Minotti Red and Black Synthetic Fur Armchairs
By Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in Fossano, IT
Pair of large armchairs upholstered as new by our laboratory, red and black synthetic fur, black lacquered metal legs with brass final feet
Designed by Gigi Radice in 1950 for Minot...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unusual Pair of Modernist Chairs, France, 1960s
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Pair of iron and steel armchairs. France, circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Harbor Springs, MI
Pair of Walnut Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for John Widdicomb, circa 1950. New webbing and upholstery. Fabric by Dedar-Mindanao. 100 percent poliamide/nylon.
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Armchairs
Materials
Nylon
Pair of Vintage Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Mid-20th Century
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of chairs is an original design furniture realized by Gastone Rinaldi, realized in the half of 20th Century.
A beautiful vintage couple of chairs with steel black varnished a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set 4 Vintage Game Chairs in Burgundy Faux Leather
Located in Livingston, NJ
Set of 4 faux leather game /dining chairs. Rich dark red faux leather. No rips. Heavy solid wood frame. Original midcentury design. Measures: Arm height is 24".
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Synthetic, Wood
Vintage Bentwood Armchair by Joseph Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
This Classic bentwood armchair, designed in 1925 by Josef Hoffmann in collaboration with Josef Frank and manufactured in the 1950s by Stendig, features a warm beechwood frame and a r...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Bentwood Armchairs by Joseph Hoffmann for Stendig
By Josef Hoffmann, Stendig Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
These Classic bentwood armchairs, designed in 1925 by Josef Hoffmann in collaboration with Josef Frank and manufactured in the 1950s by Stendig, feature beechwood frames and rare han...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Bentwood
Vintage Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage armchair with an ebony finished frame and matching black nylon straps. Designed by Jens Risom in 1943 for Knoll International using inexpensive wartime materials.
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Maple
Niko Kralj Pair of Protoype Mod. 100 Mid-Century Bentwood and Straw Armchairs
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Milan, Italy
Extremely rare pair of armchairs design by Slovenian architect and designer Niko Kralj. This armchair, mod. 100, were produced only as prototype and never make it to production, beca...
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Vintage 1950s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Synthetic, Bentwood
H 29.53 in W 20.08 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Kontour Armchairs in Nylon by Alf Svensson, Germany, circa 1950
By Alf Svensson
Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of Kontour Armchairs in Reupholstered Nylon by Alf Svensson, circa 1950
Tall-back modern forms with the ability to recline. Newly upholstered in Maharam Lithe nylon in Blazer...
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon
Pair of Jean Gillon 'Jangada' Brazilian Armchairs and Ottomans
By Jean Gillon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean Gillon, 'Jangada' pair of armchairs and ottomans, rosewood, nylon rope, leather, Brazil, 1968.
These robust and hefty armchairs are designed by Jean Gillon. The originality o...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Nylon, Wood
J.J.P Oud Easy Chair Rotterdamse Spaarbank, Holland, 1960
By J.J. Pieter Oud
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Ultra rare easy chair designed by Jacobus Johannes Pieter Oud for Rotterdamse spaarbank, Holland 1960. This easy chair was designed for the interior of the Spaarbank van Rotterdam in...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Cube' Pair of Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The structure of these armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin is covered in synthetic leather, seat in polyurethane foam covered in fabric.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Synthetic, Plywood
Hans Olsen Easy Chair Pair for Vatne Mobler, Denmark, 1960
By Vatne Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Pair of easy chairs designed by Hans Olsen, manufactured by Vatne Mobler, Denmark 1960. These chairs have solid rosewood frames and leather cushions. The cushions are newly colored i...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Nylon, Rosewood
Pair of Walter Lamb Arm Lounge Chairs Rare Thick Tube
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of Walter Lamb lounge armchairs, constructed with thick tubing.
Chairs have the original vintage patina and have signs of wear.
New black satin ro...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Joaquim Tenreiro Faux Suede Armchairs on Jacaranda Legs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs by Brazilian designer Joaquim Tenreiro, manufactured circa 1960s, upholstered in faux suede, with brass nailhead trim to backs, raise...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Synthetic, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Near Mint Herman Miller Eames Seafoam Green DAR Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames Seafoam Green fiberglass DAR chair. Eiffel base with original glides. Original mounts and screws. Round medallion label. 1950s shell with incredibly high fiber co...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of French Art Deco Bridge Armchairs, circa 1930s
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful, very elegant, Pair of Art Deco Bridge Armchairs purchased in Lyon. The frame is blond walnut wood with curved armrests. The light green vinyl seats feature a white trim....
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Synthetic, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Armchairs by Patrician Furniture
By Patrician
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nice pair of mid-century Milo Baughman style chrome armchairs in tan vinyl and wool upholstery, circa 1970, in excellent condition. A nice compact size and very comfortable. Retain...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Chair, 1950s
By Russell Spanner
Located in Washington, DC
Original Russell Spanner "Ruspan" chair. Chair is in excellent original condition with all original hardware. Nylon strapping has been replaced.
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Vintage 1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nylon, Birch
Set of Six Walter Lamb Armchairs
By Brown Jordan, Walter Lamb
Located in Danville, CA
Set of six bronze armchairs with nylon flagline seats and backrests by Walter Lamb. This set has the nylon cord option rather than the cotton, which can be cleaned and treated to mi...
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
String Chair by Conti Forlani and Grassi for Paoli, Designed in 1962
By Sergio Conti
Located in Paris, FR
A sculpture armchair called "string chair – P8a," by Luciano Grassi, Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani, Edit.F. Paoli, Italia, designed in 1962.
Rotating black lacquered steel tubular st...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.47 in W 40.16 in D 37.41 in
Teak Armchair by Erik Kirkegaard, Glostrup, Denmark
By Erik Kirkegaard, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Nice armchair with solid teakwood and leatherette, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Excellent original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Synthetic, Teak
Pair of 1960's Horgen Glarus Armchairs
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Austin, TX
These irresistible armchairs have been hand crafted in Horgen, near Zurich in Switzerland, by the furniture design firm Horgen Glarus, founded in 1880. Dating from the 1960's these ...
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather, Synthetic
Eames Arm Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A matching pair of Eames arm chairs upholstered in a Carmel / taupe tone naugahyde with gringe fiberglass backs sitting on aluminum star bases with nylon foot pads . Manufactured by ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eames Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Eames swiveling arm shell chairs,white backs and upholstered in a pumpkin colored naugahyde sitting on aluminum star bases with nylon foot pads. Manufactured by the Herman ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Armchairs in Girard Fabric by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highland, IN
June 17th marks the 107th anniversary of Charles Eames birth. In celebration, this month we will be featuring some great examples of designs by Charles and his wife Ray.
Please cli...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Impressive "Triennale" Armchairs by Ammannati and Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate
By Giampiero Vitelli, Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of "Triennale" armchairs by Titina Ammannati and Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate.
White lacquered plywood frame with beautiful craquele surface
Nylon elements lo...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Nylon
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 29.14 in
Mid-century Modern Brown Jordan Patio Chairs (pair)
Located in Madison, WI
Mid-century Modern Brown Jordan patio chairs (pair) in black and white nylon webbing on original white paint, steel frames.
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Eight Armchairs NK 1931, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of eight armchairs made by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK 1931.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather, Synthetic
Pair of French Bridge Amrchairs in Beechwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of French "Bridge" armchairs in beechwood. Priced per pair. Two pairs are available.
Keywords: desk chairs, office chairs
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Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Faux Leather, Synthetic
Paul McCobb faceted form chairs with spider bases
By Paul McCobb
Located in Highland, IN
McCobb's fiberglass chairs features angular lines that earned them the nickname "Origami" chairs and makes them stand out as an interesting contrast to the organic lines of the Eames...
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Hans Wegner Desk Chair for Getama
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wegner delivers his classic masculine lines and uncomplicated ergonomics. This unusual example is recently quoted by Urquiola with her bold lounge interpretation, see other Modern Ar...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Latex, Nylon
Italian chair and ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sculptural chair and ottoman. Made in Italy tag on underside
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Prices for mid-20th century synthetic armchairs start at $750 and top out at $55,473 with the average selling for $2,600.
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.
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