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Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Collectible Design Art Deco Revival Lounge Chair with Sculptural Lacquered Arms
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural lounge chair featuring a bold architectural silhouette with scroll armrests in polished black lacquer. The backrest is upholstered in rich black velvet, creating depth a...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and inviting armchair is a study in soft, sculpted form. It features a plush, generously upholstered seat and backrest designed for superior comfort. The chair's most di...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair "
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Skrindan’ armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholster...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

set of architectural dining chairs by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium 1970
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Set of six dining chairs designed by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium, in the 1970s. Produced for only a short time, they are now hard to find. The chairs have a strong, architectural ...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Plywood

Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of 1970s Rattan Lounge Chairs by Alberto Smania, Reimagined by FORME
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A sophisticated blend of vintage Italian craftsmanship and contemporary comfort, this exquisite pair of lounge chairs was originally designed in the 1970s by Alberto Smania for Smani...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Rattan

Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Infused with the glamour of 1930s Palm Springs, this pair of swivel armchairs—clad in sumptuous rose‑hued velvet—brings instant drama to any room. Their gracefully flared backs and r...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Italy, 1940 Rare and stunning armchairs. Wood and Cane. Upholstery in light blue velvet. Original condictions shown in the pictures. Elegance shapes an...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair, Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of Armchairs from the Basilan Series, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of armchairs from the Basilan series Rattan, brass, leather bindings. Prod. Philippine Company, a division of B&B Italy, c. 1975. Bibliography: Domus No. 570, May 1977, p. adve...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Eero Aarnio "Ball Chair" – Iconic Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Dronten, NL
An unmistakable icon of 1960s design, the Ball Chair by Finnish designer Eero Aarnio is as bold today as when it first debuted in 1963. With its futuristic silhouette and cocoon-like...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Customizable Hollywood Regency Style Swivel Armchair in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Elevate your living space with this sophisticated Lounge Chair, a true embodiment of refined design. Upholstered in sumptuously soft Novy blue velvet and supported by a practical swi...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Two Mid Century Zet Armchairs, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair manufactured at the Bydgoszcz Renewal Cooperative in the 1970s. The armchair are after a comprehensive renovation of carpentry and upholstery. The oak wood has been cleaned,...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Unique Zet Armchair, Tiger Mountain Jacquard by Dedar, 1970s, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair manufactured at the Bydgoszcz Renewal Cooperative in the 1970s. The armchair are after a comprehensive renovation of carpentry and upholstery. The oak wood has been cleaned,...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

1970s Pair of Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age brown pair of astonishing armchairs in velvet designed by Arch. Guido Faleschini for Mariani they are part of the "Pace Collection". The velvet is perfect an...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Pair of Francis Elkins Loop Chairs, with Leopard Velvet Seats
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of Loop Chairs faithfully channels the iconic design of Francis Elkins, one of the most influential American decorators of the 20th century. Most likely made in Italy in th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Fabric

Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered & Rare (c. 1933) Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty-fiv...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Paper

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair has p...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Style Cane Armchair & Ottoman In Beige Velvet & Walnut Frame
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A refined expression of mid-century modern design, this armchair and ottoman set pairs architectural wood framing with tactile natural textures. Crafted in solid wood with a dark wal...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Rosewood, AB Aneby, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of Arne Norells "Sirocco" chairs in green leather and rosewood. Designed & produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, in the 1960s.. These appealing armchairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This set of two Montreux armchairs brings retro-inspired elegance to life through soft sculptural lines and enveloping comfort. Upholstered in a sumptuous chocolate velvet, the chair...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Upholstered Armchair with Ebony Wood Frame and Wraparound Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant and sophisticated armchair is a study in graceful lines and luxurious materials. It features a plush, upholstered seat for superior comfort. The chair is defined by its ...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Contemporary Galapinhos Armchair, Oak Root, Beige Cotton, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Galapinhos armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Galapinhos lounge chair brings the essence of nature indoors, inspired by the unspo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Oak, Walnut, Burl, Alpaca, Mohair,...

20th Century French Pair of Modern Vintage Beechwood Armchairs by Baumann France
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of vintage low Mid-Century modern French armchairs made of hand crafted polished Beechwood and Bentwood, designed and produced by Baumann France in good condition. The detaile...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Beige Brochier Fabric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...

Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, Ivory Dedar Bouclé Fabric
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern French Style Sofa, handmade in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. With an elegant design inspired by the style of the great mid-century French designers this sofa e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Oak,...

Mid-Century Style Armchair In White Frame & Rose Blossom Resistant Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Contemporary with a refined mid-century nod, this accent chair embraces minimalist curves and soft geometry. Its clean silhouette and subtle detailing make it suitable for upscale in...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Low Rope Lounge Chair by Audoux-Minet, France, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Charming low lounge chair by the French designer duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, crafted in France in the 1950s. The patinated solid wood frame supports a hand-braided rope seat a...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rope

Stunning Henning Kjærnulf Style High Back Armchair of Solid Oak Denmark 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Stunning Danish Henning Kjærnulf style high-backed farmers chair. Crafted by Danish skilled carpenter in the 1970s, reupholstered with new sheepskin and new rubber girths. The fram...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Leather
Located in Barcelona, ES
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, wood, Italy, 1960 ___________________________________________________________ Beautiful architectural Tobia Scarpa Ba...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, fur upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: L...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare set of four Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG / Nyrup Møbler in Denmark. The armchairs are made of solid oak upholstered with new she...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century armchairs, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy 1950s
Located in Argelato, BO
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Paolo Buffa Style, Italy, 1950s This elegant pair of armchairs recalls the classic and refined style of Paolo Buffa, a master of 20th-century Italian ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Set of Ten Vintola Dining Chairs, Cream Script Jacquard by Dedar, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Eight Vintola Dining Chairs, Cream and Black Ichi-go by Dedar, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Cruella Set – “Vintola Dining” Chair A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyda...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gaetano Pesce Feltri Felt Chair For Cassina Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Polyester

Playful Sculptural Armchair with Winged Back and Slim Tapered Brass Legs
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary armchair is a study in minimalist elegance and subtle luxury. It features a plush, upholstered seat and backrest that are beautifully defined by a simple piping det...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Alky Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of Alky chairs in brown velvet with a label Castelli. Seat height: 38cm. Wear due to time and age. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Exquisite wooden 'Concrete' armchairs by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite set of 2 armchairs by Jonas Bohlin for Källemo, Sweden 1981. Bohlin made a lasting impact with his innovative and minimalist approach to furniture design. Among his most no...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Mel Armchair, Leather, Faux Fur, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Mel lounge chair embodies the warmth...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Two Seater Sofa Soriana For Cassina A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door t...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Armchair Dedar Jamu Jungle, type B-6148 Radomsko, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Club Armchair B-6148 from the Radomsko Curved Furniture Factory Designed and produced in 1960s in Poland. Timeless form and comfortable ergonomics. The line of the backrest and ar...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Willett Furniture Company Solid Cherry Spindle-Back Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Crafted in the mid-20th century by the esteemed Willett Furniture Company of Louisville, Kentucky, this pair of spindle-back armchairs exemplifies the brand’s dedication to craftsman...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Cherry

Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Alky" chairs in a stunning vibrant green soft fabric. Designed by Giancarlo Piretti during the 1970s and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy. Signed on the chrome feet. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Without Arms For Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hommege À Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chair Without Arms For Cassina Part of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the di...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak

Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs and Pouf by Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Progetti armchairs including pouf, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1980s by Giorgetti, Italy. Pouf with labeled textile on the bottom. Metal labele...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

Chrome Flatbar Lounge Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1970s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original production era (early example) of the chrome flatbar lounge chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin is a perfect opportunity for a collector or interior designer to ac...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Guillerme Chambron Style Oak Armchairs Creme Bouclé, France 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 French oak armchairs, France 1950. They work great as a set of 4 but are listed as pairs and priced as such. Great comfort set of 4 Oak arm-chairs with newly upholstered fin...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

‘Hall’ armchair, designed in 1958 by Roberto Menghi for Arflex
Located in Wolfurt, AT
‘Hall’ armchair, designed in 1958 by Roberto Menghi for Arflex. Metal frame with fabric upholstery, sculptural design with slender, tapered legs and voluminous seat. In 1959, the mod...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century Orphisme Multicolored Velvet Armchair by M. Puchala, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a beautiful french velvet gives it elegance and nobility. The chair has undergone a full carpentry and uphols...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Armchair by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 1940s French armchair by Charles Dudouyt, considered one of his iconic designs. It features his signature carved oak, bold proportions, and sculptural frame — a timeless piece that...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Rush

Mid Century Tiger Mountain Velvet Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Upholstered in Red Mohair, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of French Brutalist armchairs from the 1960s exemplifies the bold, architectural character of the movement, where raw materiality and sculptural form took precedence over o...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Wood

Pair of Folding Safari Chairs in Patinated Faux-Bamboo with Caned Backs and Seat
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual pair of folding Safari chairs are made of patinated faux bamboo with caned backs and seats and leather armrests. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Artifort, Knoll, and Pierre Paulin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $134,145 while the average work can sell for $3,694.

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