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Set of 6 Danish Modern Teak Koefoeds Hornslet Side Dining Chairs
By Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Kensington, MD
, teak, and rosewood. Chairs don’t get much sexier than these stylish, comfortable and slender chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Rosewood Color Stacking Chair Overall Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 31 1/2" high Seat
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair
Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair
H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
Jens Risom Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs Armchairs, Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Jens Risom Rosewood Mid-Century Modern blue fabric armchairs. Item features solid rosewood
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of Vintage Armchairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
These Rosewood Armchairs were produced in the 1950s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Imbuia

4 chairs by Arne Vodder model 422
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
4 chairs in solid rosewood and original leather, by the great Danish designer Arne Vodder. Their
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

4 chairs by Arne Vodder model 422
4 chairs by Arne Vodder model 422
H 38.59 in W 18.12 in D 20.28 in
Set of Eight Portuguese Modern Dining Chairs by América Móvel
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of modern-style chairs boasts a design that marries comfort with contemporary elegance
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Rare Dining Chairs Set of 8 by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Midcentury, 60's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Houston, TX
Rare dining chair set of 8 by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s. We can see the lines of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Rosewood

Giuseppe Scapinelli lounge chairs pair Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
de Móveis Giesse in Brazil 1950. These lounge chairs have a solid rosewood frame which is almost an
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Modern Exotic Wood and Leather Lounge Chair from Costantini, Belgrano 'In Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano lounge chair is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an
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2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Brazilian Modern 8 Chair Set in Hardwood & Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
not only in a mid-century environment but in a modern, contemporary too. Giuseppe Scapinelli was an
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Erik Kolling Andersen for Peder Pedersen Easy Chair
By Erik Kolling Andersen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
variety of interiors such as modern, mid century modern, Hollywood regency, etc. Piece blends seamlessly
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

4 Scandinavian Modern Teak Juliane Dining Chairs Attributed to Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 1960’s Mid Century Scandinavian Modern dining chairs Attributed to Johannes Andersen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Leather Lounge Chair for Aarhus
By Aarhus, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original leather upholstery and stunning rosewood frame. The model 451 lounge chair's frame is wrapped in a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chair set made in Brazilian rosewood and caning designed
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Modern Exotic Wood and Leather Lounge Chair from Costantini, Belgrano 'In Stock'
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Belgrano lounge chair is inspired by mid-twentieth century modernist design and features an
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2010s Argentine Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

6 chairs model 62 S by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in PARIS, FR
Magnificent and rare set of 6 62S chairs designed by Arne Vodder. A clean and refined design down
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

6 chairs model 62 S by Arne Vodder
6 chairs model 62 S by Arne Vodder
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pasadena, TX
A beautiful and pristine Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Chair. The chair features solid
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Ingmar Relling Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning modern Ingmar Relling lounge chair and ottoman features a bent rosewood frame and tufted
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Beige Leather Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern ten dining chair set n hardwood & beige
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Arne Norell Safari Lounge Chair for Scanform
By Arne Norell, Scanform
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 'Sirocco' safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966 and produced by Scanform in Colombia, a
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Mid-20th Century Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Scandinavian Leather Siesta Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Westnofa Cognac
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Westnofa Siesta Mid Century rosewood, highback chair with ottoman. Beautiful cognac leather. The
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Danish Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs features tufted vintage leather, sleek and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair Danish Leather Lounge Chairs
Pair Danish Leather Lounge Chairs
H 36 in W 33 in D 31 in
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair with Custom Blue Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and take approximately 4 weeks. Chair shown as sample, rosewood may differ slightly.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Rosewood Armchairs by Casulo, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
made of solid Brazilian Rosewood and were reupholstered in a bouclé fabric by our experienced
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Reupholstered lounge chair and foot stool in 'Elegance' aniline leather (colour: Indian Red) on a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
Easy Chair with Footstool by Ib Kofod Larsen
H 31.89 in W 37.01 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-79 Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in St Louis Park, MN
rosewood frame with dowels. The seat and backrest are made of a single injected foam, creating comfortable
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 - Pair of 'Paper Knife' easy chairs in rosewood with grey wool. Maker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of "Scandia" Lounge Chairs by Georg Eknes for Hans Brattrud
By Hans Battrud
Located in Chesham, GB
swivel lounge chairs, in rosewood. Original makers labels affixed to the base: " Georg Eknes
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Iconic vintage Eames rosewood lounge chair and ottoman, by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and Leather Armchair by Illum Wikkelso for Niels Eilerson
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectilinear Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso featuring an exposed solid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Illum Wikkelso Genius lounge chairs CFC Silkeborg Denmark, 1960
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Superb shaped pair of “Genius” lounge chairs designed by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by CFC
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Blue Fabric by G. Scapinelli, Brazi
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern four chair set in hardwood & blue fabric
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge chairs Brazil 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These chairs are something special, with a beautifully sculpted structure made from solid cocobolo
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Occasional Chair Henry Rosengren Hansen model 39
By Brande Møbelindustri, Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
condition. Danish oil finish with new seat covering. A great example of Danish Mid Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Sofa by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish modern sofa and By Westnofa out of Norway The frame is made of solid rosewood and has a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Dunbar, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
chair and the ottoman have tripod swivel bronze and rosewood bases. The fabric is original and has some
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Italian Lounge Slipper Chairs, 1960s
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A high quality pair of Italian lounge chairs, circa 1965. Hand assembled in solid rosewood these
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Modernist Club Chairs by Móveis Cimo, a Pair, circa 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in View Park, CA
rosewood and featuring original camel-hued leather, these statement club chairs are rare and valuable icons
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Arm Chair, by Arne Vodder *4 Available
By Arne Vodder
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish arm chair by Arne Vodder, circa 1950's. Beautifully sculpted frame with stunning
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom New Cushions
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
intact. Chair swivels smoothly. The exterior shells feature Brazilian rosewood that has been restored to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Leather Swing Chair by Illum Wikkelso, Denmark, 1950s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Belmont, MA
Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) for Mikael Laursen, easy chair model no.103, in cognac leather and teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Expertly Restored - Tendo Mokko "Heron" Oak Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Tendo Mokko
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Bentwood

20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Brass Eye-Shaped Side Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of high sculptural side chairs made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wingback Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fröscher
By Fröscher Sitform, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Wingback lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen in 1974 for Fröscher KG in Germany. The rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kayser for Vatne Möbler. The frame of the chairs is made with a stunning rosewood. This chair is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Santos Rosewood Model 56 Armchair by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good example of this high quality lounge chair by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen, in finely
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670-671 in Original Chocolate Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair in rosewood shell frames with ottoman, in original
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

A Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs by Maison Dominique
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Chicago, IL
mid-century design, dating back to the late 1940s. Their sleek lines and sophisticated craftsmanship
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with New Ivory Leathe
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and new ivory cushions in perfect condition. Impeccable
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Lounge Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma, 50s Italy
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare lounge chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma (Mobili Italiani Moderni), 50s Italy. Rosewood shell
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Johannes Andersen Dining Chair for Uldum 1960s
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Čelinac, BA
Johannes Andersen rosewood dining chair Denmark 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Johannes Andersen Dining Chair for Uldum 1960s
Johannes Andersen Dining Chair for Uldum 1960s
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs
Located in New Haven, CT
This elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs with their high backs and deep seats are the
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Lounge Chairs
Pair of Lounge Chairs
H 41 in W 27 in D 29 in
Set of Four Milo Baughman Petite Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of four Milo Baughman Petite swivel and tilt lounge chairs Chairs sit on rosewood swivel
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Original 1960's Production Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Original Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman finished in Brazilian rosewood and black leather for Herman
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Don Shoemaker Folding Lounge Chairs, Mexico c.1960
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in San Francisco, CA
handcrafted designs were essentially a mid-century modern interpretation of traditional Mexican household
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of 2 Easy Chairs 'Paperknife' or ‘Model 121’, Denmark, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 2 easy chairs, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark starting
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
Illum Wikkelsø C.F. Christiansen, easy chair and table model 272, Rosewood, black leather, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed. Classic slipper
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Vintage "Kiko" Rosewood Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Made in Jacarandá rosewood, this Sergio Rodrigues piece has originally upholstered in yellow
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome classic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Executed in rosewood and black leather. Cast
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid-century modern rosewood chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique mid-century modern rosewood chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and animal skin. Find 2006 antique and vintage mid-century modern rosewood chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid-century modern rosewood chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-century modern rosewood chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid-century modern rosewood chairs over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Niels Otto Møller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chairs?

Prices for mid-century modern rosewood chairs start at $20 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $4,896.

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 legendary 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.

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.

Questions About Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.