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Modern Armless Lounge Chair
Modern Armless Lounge Chair

Modern Armless Lounge Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

Vintage armless chair with channeled upholstered in gray cashmere/wool blend..... on a chrome base.... all newly reupholstered.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Mid-Century Red and Polished Chrome Artifort Armless Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Red and Polished Chrome Artifort Armless Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Red and Polished Chrome Artifort Armless Lounge Chairs

By Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This stylish and versatile pair feature polished chrome frames with newly upholstered lipstick red fabric and can be used as individual lounge chairs or as a two seater. Set price.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Jeanneret Low Armless Lounge Chairs 'Kangaroo'
Pierre Jeanneret Low Armless Lounge Chairs 'Kangaroo'

Pierre Jeanneret Low Armless Lounge Chairs 'Kangaroo'

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A really terrific pair of rare low lounge chairs in teak and Indian Sissoo wood. A true matched pair as indicated by the numbered designation on the rear of the seat-backs. In b...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll
Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll

Armless Mid-Century Modern Patio Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll

By Richard Schultz, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Discover an icon of modernist outdoor design with this vintage 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz, crafted for Knoll in 1966 at the request of Florence Knoll. Built to w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slipper Lounge Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slipper Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Slipper Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish and comfortable, this pair of mid-century modern slipper lounge chairs brings timeless design and relaxed sophistication to any space.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chair

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern Italian lounge chair armless lounge chair with original floral upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early Rare Vintage Milo Baughman "Armless" Architectural Bronze Lounge Chair
Early Rare Vintage Milo Baughman "Armless" Architectural Bronze 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 Finish. Possibly a custom special order to have one executed without arms. This is the...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Armless Lounge / Slipper Chairs with Brass Frames by Harvey Probber
Pair Armless Lounge / Slipper Chairs with Brass Frames by Harvey Probber

Pair Armless Lounge / Slipper Chairs with Brass Frames by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare pair of Harvey Probber lounge chairs with brass frames. All original brass feet are intact. The original blue upholstery shows wear, stains and imperfections and is priced acc...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy 'Fireside' Lounge Chairs c. 1955-60
Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy 'Fireside' Lounge Chairs c. 1955-60

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy 'Fireside' Lounge Chairs c. 1955-60

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret armless 'Fireside' chairs, model PJ-SI-18-A. Private residences and PGI Institute, Chandigarh, India c. 1955 - 1960. Solid teak. Lightly conserved and up...

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

MR Armless Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll
MR Armless Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

MR Armless Lounge Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Chicago, IL

c. 1970s. USA. Upholstered seat pad with chrome frame. Signed.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

201 Armless Chair by Elias Svedberg
201 Armless Chair by Elias Svedberg

201 Armless Chair by Elias Svedberg

By Elias Svedberg

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare and important, 201 armless chair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet -1947 imported by Knoll International. The 201 armless chair was made 1947- 1951 in Sweden and is in ve...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather
Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather

Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful Hans J. Wegner Rare model AP 43 armless Airport lounge chair in Red Leather. This low lounge chair is made of solid oak frame with rubber upholstery straps with Newly done ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Frameworks Puzzle Armless Chair in Mamaye
Frameworks Puzzle Armless Chair in Mamaye

Frameworks Puzzle Armless Chair in Mamaye

Located in Dallas, TX

A collection of uniquely soft but sophisticated modular pieces that can be created as a sofa or a robust sofa sectional. Each piece has a loose back knife edge pillow encased in down...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair
Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Sculpted oak Low Lounge chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s
Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s

Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Set of Four Italian Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, 1970s Description: A set of four original Italian lounge chairs from the 1970s, exemplifying classic mid-century modern...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs Styled After Knoll, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs Styled After Knoll, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Chrome Slipper Lounge Chairs Styled After Knoll, 1960s

By Florence Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century lounge chairs styled after Florence Knoll, manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb

By John Widdicomb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by John Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s
John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Organic Modern armless lounge chair By John Wisner for Ficks Reed, "Far Horizons" Collection USA, 1950s Bamboo rattan frame, with upholste...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s
John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair, 1950s

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century Hollywood Regency Organic Modern armless lounge chair By John Wisner for Ficks Reed, "Far Horizons" Collection USA, 1950s Bamboo rattan frame, with upholste...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair
John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair

John Wisner Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs, Pair

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of mid-century Hollywood Regency Organic Modern armless lounge chairs By John Wisner for Ficks Reed, "Far Horizons" Collection USA, 1950s Bamboo rattan frames, wit...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Armless Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1957
Armless Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1957

Armless Slipper Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1957

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An armless slipper chair from the Janus collection with button tufted upholstery and beautifully carved integral walnut base. Model 5775.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chair', Model No. PJ-SI-35-A
Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chair', Model No. PJ-SI-35-A

Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chair', Model No. PJ-SI-35-A

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

Pierre Jeanneret armless easy chair. Teak and rattan.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Edward Wormley Slipper Lounge Chairs, Pair
Edward Wormley Slipper Lounge Chairs, Pair

Edward Wormley Slipper Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

“Furniture is needed for practical reasons, and because it must be there, it may as well be as pleasant as possible to look at, and in a less definable psychological way, comforting ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Pair Danish Mid-Century Cocktail Chair, Tufted Bouclé, Beech, 1960s
Pair Danish Mid-Century Cocktail Chair, Tufted Bouclé, Beech, 1960s

Pair Danish Mid-Century Cocktail Chair, Tufted Bouclé, Beech, 1960s

Located in Rødding, DK

A quintessential pair of Danish mid-century slipper lounge chairs — the definitive expression of 1960s Scandinavian Modern design at its most inviting and assured.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll

Lounge Chair by Florence Knoll for Knoll

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A lounge chair formed by an armless button-tufted upholstered seat resting on a matte steel, rectilinear architectural frame.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1970s Vintage Brown tufted Corduroy lounge chairs
Pair of 1970s Vintage Brown tufted Corduroy lounge chairs

Pair of 1970s Vintage Brown tufted Corduroy lounge chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of 1970s Vintage Brown tufted Corduroy lounge chairs. Unique Tufted rounded armless low lounge chairs. Shows little signs of use and wear on upholstery. Very comfortable and rea...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An armless button tufted lounge chair of generous proportion having exposed walnut base. Model: 5000.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 4 lounge chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1950s
Set of 4 lounge chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1950s

Set of 4 lounge chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1950s

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in ECHT, NL

Set of 4 armless lounge chairs. Designed by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA Italy in the 1950s. the seats and backs are made from plywood and have been reupholstered in fine white boucle f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maison Regain, France, 1980's
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maison Regain, France, 1980's

Pair of Lounge Chairs, Maison Regain, France, 1980's

By Maison Regain

Located in Austin, TX

Pair armless lounge chairs by collectible maker, Maison Regain, with solid elm frames. Notice the handsome slatted backs. Newly upholstered with foam and down cushions in luxurious C...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Elm

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of plywood, stainless steel and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed José Zanine Caldas by and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z Brazil, 1950s. Armless ...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wallace Lounge Chair by Jover Valls, Customizable Upholstery, Spain
Wallace Lounge Chair by Jover Valls, Customizable Upholstery, Spain

Wallace Lounge Chair by Jover Valls, Customizable Upholstery, Spain

Located in Alcoy, Alicante

Designed by the Spanish workshop Jover Valls, the Wallace armchair is a masterpiece of proportion, balancing architectural minimalism with profound and inviting comfort. Handcrafted ...

Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of plywood, stainless steel and yellow fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed José Zanine Caldas by and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1950s. Armless versi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of brown corduroy Modular Lounge Chairs by DUX, Sweden, 1970s
Pair of brown corduroy Modular Lounge Chairs by DUX, Sweden, 1970s

Pair of brown corduroy Modular Lounge Chairs by DUX, Sweden, 1970s

By Dux of Sweden

Located in Zevenaar, NL

A highly comfortable and visually understated pair of vintage modular lounge chairs produced by DUX in Sweden during the 1970s. Designed with the relaxed, low-slung proportions that ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs
One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs

One Vintage Jens Risom for Knoll Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom, Knoll

Located in Pasadena, TX

One mid-century modern armless lounge chair designed by Jens Risom for Knoll originally in 1946.

Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Milo Baughman EZ Rider Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Thayer Coggin, 1969.
Milo Baughman EZ Rider Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Thayer Coggin, 1969.

Milo Baughman EZ Rider Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Thayer Coggin, 1969.

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Leather Lounge Chair, Stainless Steel, 1969. Born to be wild in 1969, Milo Baughman's EZ Rider armless lounge chair is a timeless modern classic...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Model "577" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s
Model "577" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s

Model "577" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, The Netherlands 1960s

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Utrecht, NL

Pierre Paulin’s model “577” lounge chair, also known as the “Tongue Chair” or “Langue” in French, represents a bold and fluid design language that emerged in the mid-20th century.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow
Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow

Midcentury Walnut and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Mel Smilow

By Mel Smilow, Smilow-Thielle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scarcely seen wide, armless lounge chair designed by Mel Smilow for Smilow-Thielle in the 1950s. Includes the original, oversized ottoman, which can double as a coffee / wide side ta...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Ligne Roset 'Dainthus' lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy 'Liberty of London' fabric
Ligne Roset 'Dainthus' lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy 'Liberty of London' fabric

Ligne Roset 'Dainthus' lounge chair by Michel Ducaroy 'Liberty of London' fabric

By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

The Ligne Roset Dianthus in Rare ‘Liberty of London’ Floral Velour A masterpiece of French design meets British textile heritage. Designed in 1978 by Michel Ducaroy—the visionary beh...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Rare and  Pair of Carl Otto Metronome Lounge Chairs for Heywood Wakefield
Rare and  Pair of Carl Otto Metronome Lounge Chairs for Heywood Wakefield

Rare and Pair of Carl Otto Metronome Lounge Chairs for Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare ‘Metronome’ chair designed by Carl Otto for Heywood Wakefield’s ‘Contessa’ line, circa 1959. With original enameled metal legs. Futuristic pair of Armless Wing Form Lounge chair...

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen "Ax" Lounge Chairs
Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen "Ax" Lounge Chairs

Pair of Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen "Ax" Lounge Chairs

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by two of the most iconic and critically acclaimed Danish designers, the Ax chair was brought to life by Peter Hvidt in partnership with Orla Molgaard Nielsen for production...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Beech, Teak

Etcetera Lounge Chair in Steel and Wool by Jan Ekselius, 1960s
Etcetera Lounge Chair in Steel and Wool by Jan Ekselius, 1960s

Etcetera Lounge Chair in Steel and Wool by Jan Ekselius, 1960s

By Jan Ekselius

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Additional information: Material: Fabric, Wool Color: Beige, Green Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Producer: J.O.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Griffin chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American walnut or white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Griffin chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American walnut or white oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Griffin Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Griffin Chair is a wide, armless lounge chair that features biscuit tufting. The base is solid American Walnut or White Oak. The Lawson-Fenning Collection is designed and handma...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair Modernist High Back Leather Chairs
Pair Modernist High Back Leather Chairs

Pair Modernist High Back Leather Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A handsome pair of slipper lounge chairs, circa 1960's. Designed with a minimalist approach each chair with perfect proportion and scale for ease and comfort. Showcases a high back a...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Elias Svendberg, Rare Easy Chair, Wood, Red Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Elias Svendberg, Rare Easy Chair, Wood, Red Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Elias Svendberg, Rare Easy Chair, Wood, Red Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

Elias Svendberg, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Easy Chair, Wood, Red Fabric, Sweden, 1940s A shapely and rare '201 Armless Chair' designed by Elias Svendberg (1913-1987) for Nordiska ...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs
Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

Pair of Blue Edward Wormley for Dunbar Slipper Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

1950's Classic American mid-century Edward Wormley for Dunbar slipper chairs model #127.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Modern Pair of Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs by Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Danish Modern Pair of Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs by Fritz Hansen, 1960s

Danish Modern Pair of Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chairs by Fritz Hansen, 1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Raleigh, NC

A stunning pair of Oxford dining chairs, created by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The chairs showcase Jacobsen's signature mid-century aesthetic with their elevated...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

set of two loungechair can also be used as a sofa
set of two loungechair can also be used as a sofa

set of two loungechair can also be used as a sofa

By Eva-Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson

Located in Munich, DE

nice set of two lounge chairs and two armrests. can be used as armless loungechairs, one with arm and one without or as sofa without or with armrests.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set
John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set

John Wisner for Ficks Reed Far Horizons Rattan Modular Sofa With End Table Set

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A tasteful fusion of modern, Eastern and boho-chic style. Luxurious bamboo seating group by John B. Wisner for Ficks Reed. Wisner’s “Far Horizons” collection was first introduced i...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-35-A Armless Easy Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-35-A Armless Easy Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-35-A Armless Easy Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Zürich, CH

The visible nonchalance here celebrates the lightness and the joy of life. It’s not about representation or impressing others. It demonstrates the Indian lifestyle, much more casual ...

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Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of Gae Aulenti Style Low MOD Red Armless Salon Chairs with Aluminum Legs
Pair of Gae Aulenti Style Low MOD Red Armless Salon Chairs with Aluminum Legs

Pair of Gae Aulenti Style Low MOD Red Armless Salon Chairs with Aluminum Legs

By Evertaut, Gae Aulenti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Gae Aulenti style low armless lounge chairs with fat Aluminum legs and upholstered in a two-toned plain woven textile (red with black underlaying complement). Designed in Gre...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967
Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967

Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare set of four Model 72C armless executive chairs designed by the incomparable Eero Saarinen for Knoll.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Mid-Century Upholstered Tweed Slipper Chairs, A Pair
Mid-Century Upholstered Tweed Slipper Chairs, A Pair

Mid-Century Upholstered Tweed Slipper Chairs, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair Mid-Century Tweed Upholstered Slipper Chairs, circa 1950s-60s.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Ebonized Slipper Lounge Chair
Scandinavian Modern Ebonized Slipper Lounge Chair

Scandinavian Modern Ebonized Slipper Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Scandinavian Modern slipper lounge chair boasts wonderful proportions and detailing. The low armless frame features a deep seat with spindle back and rounded legs. It is solid m...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Chenille, Maple

Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates-01181620
Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates-01181620

Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair for Craft Associates-01181620

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Medina, OH

Check out that stunning side profile of this chair. This chair is oversized in width and height compared to other mid-century modern lounge chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Walnut

Pair Asian Inspired Lounge / Slipper Chairs. White Frames, Light Blue Upholstery
Pair Asian Inspired Lounge / Slipper Chairs. White Frames, Light Blue Upholstery

Pair Asian Inspired Lounge / Slipper Chairs. White Frames, Light Blue Upholstery

Located in Kansas City, MO

Pair of Asian inspired armless chairs recently reupholstered in a sky blue fabric with white lacquered frames. Very few signs of use.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown

By Jack Van der Molen, Jamestown Lounge Company

Located in New York, NY

Stylish midcentury set of four dining chairs, designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the Classic Americana Casual series. This set consists of 2 ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs, Model 65, by Florence Knoll for Knoll
Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs, Model 65, by Florence Knoll for Knoll

Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs, Model 65, by Florence Knoll for Knoll

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Dorchester, MA

Florence Knoll designed these slipper chairs in 1956 as part of a seating group that joined comfort with a clean-lined modernism. The chromed steel frames are canted at back and the ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Midcentury Armless Slipper Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Armless Slipper Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Armless Slipper Chairs

Unavailable

H 29 in W 24 in D 28 in

Pair of Midcentury Armless Slipper Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful pair of white petite slant leg armless slipper chairs.

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Lance Armless Slipper Chair by Bernhardt
Lance Armless Slipper Chair by Bernhardt

Lance Armless Slipper Chair by Bernhardt

Unavailable

H 30 in W 25 in D 33.75 in

Lance Armless Slipper Chair by Bernhardt

By Bernhardt

Located in New London, CT

Mid-century inspired Lance chair upholstered in a brown mohair with 2 button tufting supported by a brass frame, making this a unique piece to dress up your living room with.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret LCPJ-010811 ‘Low Lounge’ Chairs Circa 1954-55
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret LCPJ-010811 ‘Low Lounge’ Chairs Circa 1954-55

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret LCPJ-010811 ‘Low Lounge’ Chairs Circa 1954-55

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret LCPJ-010811 ‘Low Lounge’ chairs Circa 1954-55 Fabulous pair of mid twentieth century Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret Model: LCPJ-010811 low armless...

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

50s Augusto Bozzi ‘Kosmos’ Lounge Fauteuil for Saporiti
50s Augusto Bozzi ‘Kosmos’ Lounge Fauteuil for Saporiti

50s Augusto Bozzi ‘Kosmos’ Lounge Fauteuil for Saporiti

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H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 30.32 in

50s Augusto Bozzi ‘Kosmos’ Lounge Fauteuil for Saporiti

By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi

Located in Amstelveen, Noord

Augusto Bozzi (1924–1982) started designing in the late 1940s, with iconic chairs and armchairs, and in 1950, he began a partnership with the Saporiti Italia company, an Italian manu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Armless Lounge Chair by Gunnar Sørlie
Armless Lounge Chair by Gunnar Sørlie

Armless Lounge Chair by Gunnar Sørlie

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H 30 in W 23 in D 24 in

Armless Lounge Chair by Gunnar Sørlie

By Karl Sorlie

Located in Long Beach, CA

Cool little lounge chair designed by Gunnar Sorlie for Karl Sorlie & Son of Norway. Dark wood frame contrasts nicely against the newer tan leather. Frame is in original condition and...

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Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armchair, USA
Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armchair, USA

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armchair, USA

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H 30.75 in W 30 in D 32 in

Florence Knoll Parallel Bar Armchair, USA

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage lounge design (1955) by Florence Knoll re-upholstered in a patterned wool blend of cream/charcoal/chocolate thread elements complimented by a solid bar stainless steel open f...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Phenomenal Modernist Pair of His/Hers Cerused Oak Armchairs
Phenomenal Modernist Pair of His/Hers Cerused Oak Armchairs

Phenomenal Modernist Pair of His/Hers Cerused Oak Armchairs

By Samuel Marx

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Great pair of modernist cerused oak armchairs in a great apricot fabric. In the style of Samuel Marx, these are a fine pair of chairs perfect for a high end living room. Measures: Th...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Adrian Pearsall for Craft "Sculptura" Brutalist High Back Side Chair, Late 1960s
Adrian Pearsall for Craft "Sculptura" Brutalist High Back Side Chair, Late 1960s

Adrian Pearsall for Craft "Sculptura" Brutalist High Back Side Chair, Late 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in San Francisco, CA

While technically a side chair, it could readily serve as a lounge chair that would provide a dramatic focal point to any room.

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Vintage 1960s American Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Resin, Wood, Paint

S/2 Bob Anderson Newly Enameled White Wrought Iron Armless Patio Side Chairs
S/2 Bob Anderson Newly Enameled White Wrought Iron Armless Patio Side Chairs

S/2 Bob Anderson Newly Enameled White Wrought Iron Armless Patio Side Chairs

By Bob Anderson

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a set of two Mid-Century Modern to late 20th century modern Bob Anderson newly enameled in "Shiitake" or almond white wrought iron patio or garden armless side chairs.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Beautiful 1950's Pinecrest Lounge Sofa & Chair by Woodard
Beautiful 1950's Pinecrest Lounge Sofa & Chair by Woodard

Beautiful 1950's Pinecrest Lounge Sofa & Chair by Woodard

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Hudson, NY

a beautiful and extremely versatile 1950's Pinecrest sectional lounge set by Woodard. the set has three pieces, two single armchairs and one armless. these can be arranged as three i...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret LCPJ-010811 ‘Low Lounge’ Sofa Set Circa 1954-55
Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret LCPJ-010811 ‘Low Lounge’ Sofa Set Circa 1954-55

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret LCPJ-010811 ‘Low Lounge’ Sofa Set Circa 1954-55

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret LCPJ-010811 ‘Low Lounge’ sofa set Circa 1954-55 Sublime authentic mid twentieth century Le Corbusier & Pierre Jeanneret Model: LCPJ-010811 Low Arml...

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pair of Midcentury Armless Lounge Chairs in the Style of Pierre Paulin
Pair of Midcentury Armless Lounge Chairs in the Style of Pierre Paulin

Pair of Midcentury Armless Lounge Chairs in the Style of Pierre Paulin

Located in Wainscott, NY

The Pair of French Modern Chairs were created in the style of Pierre Paulin with a bit larger scale which makes them a lounge chair with more comfort and scale. the chairs have been ...

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Mid-20th Century French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Lounge Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stylish pair of American midcentury armless lounge chairs with channeled camel leather seats and backs, on bright chrome cantilevered bases. The design is influenced by the iconic Ba...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Selig
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Selig

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armless Lounge Chairs by Selig

By Selig

Located in Toledo, OH

A fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs by Selig. These great chairs feature a V back design, heavy turned oak legs that are 3" in diameter, a removable bottom cushion. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy Chairs, Lounge / Slipper, Mid-Century
Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy Chairs, Lounge / Slipper, Mid-Century

Pierre Jeanneret Armless Easy Chairs, Lounge / Slipper, Mid-Century

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stamford, CT

Pierre Jeanneret 'Armless Easy Chairs', Model PJ-SI-35-A This rare armless variation of the low easy chair features a tilted, slightly curved backrest on top of a compass style dou...

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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Maurice Pre Lounge Armless Chair, France 20th Century
Maurice Pre Lounge Armless Chair, France 20th Century

Maurice Pre Lounge Armless Chair, France 20th Century

Located in New York City, NY

Maurice Pre Lounge Armless Chair in patterned blue fabric, France 20th Century

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Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jens Risom Armless Lounge Chairs
Jens Risom Armless Lounge Chairs

Jens Risom Armless Lounge Chairs

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H 33 in W 27 in D 29 in

Jens Risom Armless Lounge Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of Classic armless lounge or slipper chairs by Jens Risom, circa 1950s. This design boasts elegant, clean lines. Newly upholstered in chenille. Walnut bases newly refinished ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Martin Visser Armless Lounge Chair
Martin Visser Armless Lounge Chair

Martin Visser Armless Lounge Chair

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H 25.75 in W 23.5 in D 31 in

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 metal frame. Visible signs of wear on frame.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fuchsia Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair
Fuchsia Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair

Fuchsia Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair

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H 27 in W 23 in D 31 in

Fuchsia Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Girly pop of pink in this armless Theo Ruth lounge chair for artifort. Newly re-upholstered. Wood in original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Fuchsia Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair
Fuchsia Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair

Fuchsia Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair

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H 27 in W 23 in D 31 in

Fuchsia Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Girly pop of pink in this armless Theo Ruth lounge chair for artifort. Newly re-upholstered. Wood in original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armless Lounge Seat
Armless Lounge Seat

Armless Lounge Seat

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H 28 in W 31.5 in D 30 in

Armless Lounge Seat

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Original raw silk, orange upholstered armless chair. Wear to fabric, usable but worn. Groovy form, fun low slung chair.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Dragon Green Velvet Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair
Dragon Green Velvet Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair

Dragon Green Velvet Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dragon green armless Theo Ruth lounge chair for Artifort. Newly upholstered with lightly refinished legs.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Dragon Green Velvet Theo Ruth Style Armless Lounge Chair
Dragon Green Velvet Theo Ruth Style Armless Lounge Chair

Dragon Green Velvet Theo Ruth Style Armless Lounge Chair

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful Olive Green Velvet Theo Ruth Armless Lounge Chair with Natural Wood Legs. Newly upholstered with lightly refinished legs. Similar Lounge Chairs available and listed separat...

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Armless Scoop Style Lounge Chairs after Probber
Pair of Armless Scoop Style Lounge Chairs after Probber

Pair of Armless Scoop Style Lounge Chairs after Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Very chic and stylish pair of scoop form lounge chairs having psychedelic intensely saturated colored fabric on exposed architectural wood frames. Design reminiscent of Harvey Probbe...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Theo Ruth "Fuchsia" Armless Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960's
Theo Ruth "Fuchsia" Armless Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960's

Theo Ruth "Fuchsia" Armless Lounge Chair for Artifort, 1960's

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid-Century Modern period armless lounge chair designed by famous Dutch designer Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, 1960's Netherlands.

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames
Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames

Pair of tufted armless leather lounge chairs with wood frames

By Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of leather tufted lounge chairs with wood frames. Great pair of lounge chairs great Brazilian design. Light tan soft tufted leather cushions. The cushions sit on dark stained ha...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Midcentury Armless Lounge / Slipper Chair Newer Green Eames Fabric by Maharam
Midcentury Armless Lounge / Slipper Chair Newer Green Eames Fabric by Maharam

Midcentury Armless Lounge / Slipper Chair Newer Green Eames Fabric by Maharam

Located in Kansas City, MO

Armless lounge chair for the 1950s with newer Eames dot pattern fabric. Very good condition with a few signs of wear to the legs. Fabric is excellent.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Mid Century Armless Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid century armless lounge chair available at 1stDibs. A mid century armless lounge chair — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century armless lounge chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A mid century armless lounge chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Florence Knoll, Artifort and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful mid century armless lounge chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mid Century Armless Lounge Chair?

Prices for a mid century armless lounge chair start at $575 and top out at $43,000 with the average selling for $2,480.

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 celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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.