Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak by Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs in teak by Skive Møbelfabrik. New straps. Original
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak by Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs in teak by Skive Møbelfabrik. New straps. Original
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak Model 118 by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs in teak model 118 by Grete Jalk for France and
Teak
Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni
By Piero Lissoni
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic Italian Mid-Century Pair of Lounge Chairs by Piero Lissoni in a sleek, contemporary, low
Plastic, Rubber
Pair of Chrome Lounge Chairs by Erwin-Lambeth in the style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber, Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs feature tufted vinyl upholstery and heavy
Chrome
Vintage Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Sven Ellekaer
By Sven Ellekaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs in teak designed by Sven Ellekaer, imported by Selig
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by IPE Bologne, Italy, 1950s
By Rito Valla, IPE
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs armchairs from the editor IPE Bologna Italy
Metal, Brass
$1,600 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that feature a subtle yet stylish upholstery
Upholstery
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs By Karpen Of California
By Karpen of California
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs By Karpen Of California. This sculptural pair of mid
Chenille, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs are upholstered in a rich floral velour fabric. The chairs are from the mid century
Walnut
$1,820 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs combines black vinyl with a rich wooden frame
Upholstery, Wood
Unusual Pair of Signed Karpen Boxy Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Karpen of California
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of signed Karpen lounge chairs. Wonderful carved walnut pads give the arms a very
Upholstery, Walnut
$15,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Unique curved frame design with matching foot stools in
Fabric, Walnut
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Hickory Pair of modern lounge chairs by Hickory Furniture Pair of contemporary lounge chairs in a
Fabric
$880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Dux of Sweden
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this pair of mid-century high-back walnut frame lounge chairs, an epitome of mcm
Upholstery, Wood
$12,500 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chairs. Has a walnut round base and the original
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,250 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Curved Lounge Chairs, a perfect blend of style and comfort inspired by
Fabric, Walnut
$8,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs. America circa 1970’s, iconic Mid-Century Modern
Fabric, Walnut
$2,600 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs feature a heavy flat bar chrome frame and thick
Chrome
$2,000 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,500 / set
Pair of Upholstered Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of comfortable and stylish mid-century lounge chairs. Features a teak structure and thick
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebonized Lounge Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of black lacquer framed new blue upholstery fabric lounge chairs. Nice tapered legs.
Upholstery, Oak
$2,600 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern armchairs feature cream-colored fabric with decorative
Upholstery
$4,000 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful pair of vintage modern armchairs with metal legs and tufted green vinyl upholstery. The
Metal
$14,000 / set
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs upholstered in boucle fabric
Fabric, Wood, Mahogany
$3,800 / set
Pair of Slipper Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A nicely scaled pair of slipper chairs. Of course these will need to be re-upholstered but that's
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,570 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Mid-Century styling leather armchairs with wide arms, tufted backs and simple square-tube
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs, 1950s This refined pair of Italian lounge chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Custom Wicker Swivel Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
These chairs were custom made by Century Furniture. They have custom made down filled cushions. The
Upholstery, Wicker
Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Frames Leather Sling Seat Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Durland
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Danish modern beige sling upholstery lounge chairs. Very comfortable sling seats.
Leather, Teak
$4,800Sale Price / set|55% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These unique lounge chairs feature solid Beech Wood arms and legs that have an unusually angular
Beech
Pair of mid-century modern tall backs lounge chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Italian mid century modern tall backs lounge club chairs.
Upholstery
$3,000 / set
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Red Lion, PA
Newly reupholstered pair of vintage Italian Lounge chairs Very stylish and sleek Mid Century Modern
Fabric, Wood
$7,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern leather lounge chairs. Fully restored and reupholstered in
Leather, Wood
$3,575Sale Price / set|44% Off
1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Pair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Incredible pair of 1950s Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that are newly upholstered in Fine
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature two overstuffed removable cushions and
Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Tufted Vinyl Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of vintage modern lounge chairs covered in white tufted vinyl. This wonderful pair
Faux Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, American, Walnut, 1960s
By Paul McCobb
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. These sleek and elegant arm or lounge chairs from the
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Open Arm Walnut Lounge Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm lounge chairs Offered is a beautifully pair of
Walnut
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Mid Century Eclipse Lounge Chair - Pair
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Jay Spectre for Century Furniture Mid Century Eclipse Lounge Chair - Pair Each lounge chair
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chairs, France, 1970s This impressive pair of mid
Leather
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Prouvé, Gio Ponti, Charlotte Perriand, Alfred Jensen
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Jeanneret Style Lounge Chairs. These stunning French Modernist
Bouclé, Walnut
Pair of New Blue Upholstery Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Lounge Chairs
By Dux of Sweden, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of DUX Danish Modern teak lounge newly upholstery in navy blue fabric. Nice solid teak wrap
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Pair of 1970s Restored Mid Century Modern Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in TORQUAY, AU
An exceptional pair of fully restored Mid-Century Modern armchairs. Crafted from breathtaking
Palisander, Rosewood
$6,000 / set
Pair of Mid Century Scoop Lounge Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare and unique pair of Mid Century Scoop Chairs. This pair has the most beautiful sculpted wood
Wood
$3,695 / set
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Raleigh, NC
Low profile and extremely comfortable pair of Jens Risom style lounge chairs. Soft velvet
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of Modern Lounge Chairs with Upholstered Cushions, Europe Mid-20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
providing a sturdy and cohesive base. These lounge chairs are celebrations of mid-century practicality and
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Frame Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs feature heavy chrome frames with royal blue tufted
Chrome
Stylish Pair of Olive Green Italian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish, petite lounge chairs with walnut arm pads and legs. Recently covered in Olive
Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club/lounge chairs, dating from the 1970's
Velvet
Lovely Pair of Selig Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Modern walnut lounge chairs by Selig. This pair retain their original
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,500 / set
Custom Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of mid century aluminum and fabric armchairs. Custom made to order chairs by Lee
Fabric
$2,495 / set
Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
of very comfortable Century Furniture Co oversized beige lounge chairs Approximate Measurements in
Cotton, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature winged arm rests, splayed legs, and a
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,500 / set
Pair Mid Century Modern Easy Chairs by Dux
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair swedish Mid Century Modern chairs by Dux. Birch and Velvet -like fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$14,500 / set
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs upholstered in Boucle Fabric
Fabric, Mahogany
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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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