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Mid Century Naugahyde Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern c1970s Round White Naugahyde Tufted Pouf Ottoman Bench Mint!
Mid-Century Modern c1970s Round White Naugahyde Tufted Pouf Ottoman Bench Mint!

Mid-Century Modern c1970s Round White Naugahyde Tufted Pouf Ottoman Bench Mint!

By Harvey Probber, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern c1970s round white Naugahyde tufted pouf ottoman bench mint!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Naugahyde

Mid Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Vinyl Rolling Storage Ottoman
Mid Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Vinyl Rolling Storage Ottoman

Mid Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin White Vinyl Rolling Storage Ottoman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Lutz, FL

Mid Century oversized storage ottoman in white vinyl on a wood plinth base with hidden casters. Lid opens to reveal ample hidden storage space. Retains original Thayer Coggin tag bel...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Cast Iron with Brown Naughahyde Ottomans
Pair of Mid Century Modern Cast Iron with Brown Naughahyde Ottomans

Pair of Mid Century Modern Cast Iron with Brown Naughahyde Ottomans

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of cast iron ottoman / footrests with tan brown Naughahyde. Curved X form with dimples in the iron that are currently painted black which can easily be repainted. In e...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Iron

Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman
Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman

Mid century modern vintage Eames style lounge chair and ottoman

By Charlton Company

Located in Phoenix, AZ

1970s vintage Charlton Company, Inc. mid century modern lounge chair and ottoman in walnut with original black vinyl. The chair swivels, tilts and rocks with its original sturdy Lest...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut, Bentwood

Mid Century Wrought  Iron and Upholstered  Footstool Ottoman by Troy Sunshade Co
Mid Century Wrought  Iron and Upholstered  Footstool Ottoman by Troy Sunshade Co

Mid Century Wrought Iron and Upholstered Footstool Ottoman by Troy Sunshade Co

By Troy Sunshade Company

Located in New York, NY

Chic Mid Century footstool, ottoman having a vinyl upholstered pad top, mounted on a wrought iron base. The stool is in very good, clean, ready to use condition. The ottoman is solid...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century American Modern Wrought Iron Stool/Ottoman by Paul McCobb
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern Wrought Iron Stool/Ottoman by Paul McCobb

Vintage Mid-Century American Modern Wrought Iron Stool/Ottoman by Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Wrought iron and white naugahyde "All Round Square" stool/ottoman Model #1305 designed by Paul McCobb (ca. 1960s, USA). Original condition with wear to the naugahyde from age/use (ti...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather & Oak 1970
Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather & Oak 1970

Mid-Century Scandanavian Modern Footstool Ottoman Orange Faux Leather & Oak 1970

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic mid century Scandanavian Modern footstool in high quality orange naugahyde from the early 1970s. Oak base with finger joinery dovetailing. In excellent vintage condition wi...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Carter Brothers Classic MODERNIST Bent Plywood Scoop Chair with Rare ottoman
Carter Brothers Classic MODERNIST Bent Plywood Scoop Chair with Rare ottoman

Carter Brothers Classic MODERNIST Bent Plywood Scoop Chair with Rare ottoman

By Carter Brothers Inc.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Paul and John Carter for Carter Brothers lounge chair ands ottoman. Classic Mid Century Modern... tufted white naugahyde and walnut bent plywood scoop chair with elusive (rare) mat...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Space Age Rodica Lounge Chair & Ottoman Mario Brunu for Comfort 1968
Space Age Rodica Lounge Chair & Ottoman Mario Brunu for Comfort 1968

Space Age Rodica Lounge Chair & Ottoman Mario Brunu for Comfort 1968

By Mario Brunu

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Made in Italy, these pieces showcase a unique blend of mid-century aesthetics and futuristic design elements.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Fiberglass

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H 15.36 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in

Ottoman for Lounge Chair

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Meguro-ku, JP

This ottoman is a brand new product made for the European lounge chair. The upholstery vinyl is classic texture like Naugahyde. The leg is painted silver over the steel. It is sim...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Naugahyde, Polyester

Arden Riddle Iron and Naugahyde Chair with Ottoman, USA, 1960s
Arden Riddle Iron and Naugahyde Chair with Ottoman, USA, 1960s

Arden Riddle Iron and Naugahyde Chair with Ottoman, USA, 1960s

By Arden Riddle

Located in Maastricht, NL

A rare Mid-Century set of a high back lounge chair with ottoman by Arden Riddle. Both items are made of a wrought iron frame with woven rattan, covered with a camel brown vinyl uphol...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Hollywood Regency Triangular Naugahyde and Brass Ottoman
Midcentury Hollywood Regency Triangular Naugahyde and Brass Ottoman

Midcentury Hollywood Regency Triangular Naugahyde and Brass Ottoman

By Hudson Rissman

Located in San Mateo, CA

Triangular ottoman with brass legs and nailhead trim. This was made by Jebejian Bros. for the prestigious Los Angeles showroom Hudson Rissman. The ottoman is in very good original co...

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Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Brass

Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Ottoman
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Ottoman

Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous vintage ottoman designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller aluminum group series. Olive naugahyde upholstery in good condition with normal wear. Polished alumin...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Overman Swivel Black Vinyl Ottoman Footstool Chrome Base to Egg Chair
Vintage Overman Swivel Black Vinyl Ottoman Footstool Chrome Base to Egg Chair

Vintage Overman Swivel Black Vinyl Ottoman Footstool Chrome Base to Egg Chair

By Overman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Circa mid 20th century. Measurements: 15.5" H x 22" W x 22" D.   

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

1950s Hassock/Ottoman in Maraschino Cherry Red Vinyl
1950s Hassock/Ottoman in Maraschino Cherry Red Vinyl

1950s Hassock/Ottoman in Maraschino Cherry Red Vinyl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

1950s hassock/ottoman in Maraschino red cherry vinyl with white piping. All original with few flaws. Red is vibrant and no stains or fading. Two small missing pieces (pictured).

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Naugahyde

Model 3007 Stool by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft
Model 3007 Stool by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft

Model 3007 Stool by Arthur Umanoff for Washington Woodcraft

By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Marketed as the #3007 “Single Bench” in 1965, this versatile design by Arthur Umanoff functions as a stool, ottoman, or children’s seating. A hallmark of this series for Washington W...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Heywood Wakefield 710D Black Naugahyde Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Heywood Wakefield 710D Black Naugahyde Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Heywood Wakefield 710D Black Naugahyde Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Original black Naugahyde Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield lounge chair with ottoman.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Naugahyde Heywood Wakefield 710d Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Black Naugahyde Heywood Wakefield 710d Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Black Naugahyde Heywood Wakefield 710d Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Black Naugahyde Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield lounge chair with ottoman.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Black Scoop Lounge Armchair & Ottoman
Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Black Scoop Lounge Armchair & Ottoman

Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Black Scoop Lounge Armchair & Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dayton, OH

Midcentury Milo Baughman scoop lounge armchair and ottman. Made of oak featuring a walnut finish and black tufted Naugahyde upholstery. Milo Baughman (American, 1923–2003) was a furn...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft
American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft

American Mid-Century Modern Walnut Chair & Ottoman by Plycraft

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and original chair and ottoman designed by George Mulhauser, staff designer at George Nelson studio, circa 1950's original finish and condition one owner chair very clean w...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Mr. Lounge Chair & Ottoman Walnut, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Mr. Lounge Chair & Ottoman Walnut, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Mr. Lounge Chair & Ottoman Walnut, 1960s

By George Mulhauser

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a luxe looking lounge chair and matching ottoman, made of walnut and Naugahyde, by George Mulhauser, circa the 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The di...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid-Century Mr. Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Mid-Century Mr. Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Mid-Century Mr. Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By Selig, Plycraft, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, George Mulhauser

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century ‘Mr. Chair’ and ottoman designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Mr Chair by Plycraft with Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Mr Chair by Plycraft with Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser Mr Chair by Plycraft with Ottoman

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Buffalo, NY

This Plycraft Mister chair, designed by George Mulhauser, is in very good condition with tufting and sculptural wood walnut back, Great design, extremely comfortable.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Plycraft Reclining Midcentury Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman after Eames
Plycraft Reclining Midcentury Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman after Eames

Plycraft Reclining Midcentury Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman after Eames

By Plycraft

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Extremely comfortable Plycraft reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Redolent of the Eames lounge chair but said by many to be more comfortable due to adjustable tilting chair base and...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Grete Jalk Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Grete Jalk Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Grete Jalk Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 31 in W 30 in D 31 in

Grete Jalk Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By John Stuart, France & Søn, Grete Jalk

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Grete Jalk is one of the most influential Danish modern designers. This beautifully constructed teak lounge chair includes the rare ottoman. The original finish is in excellent condi...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde, Wood

John Wisner Ficks Reed Pagoda Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman Set
John Wisner Ficks Reed Pagoda Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman Set

John Wisner Ficks Reed Pagoda Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair With Ottoman Set

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in Southampton, NJ

Ficks Reed Pagoda style lounge chair & ottoman set of bamboo, rattan, raffia with springer seats and ottoman. In marvelous vintage condition with excellent cane and banding throughou...

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

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Brass

Milo Baughman Attributed Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Milo Baughman Attributed Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Milo Baughman Attributed Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fulton, CA

Beautiful reclining lounge chair with accompanying ottoman attributed to Milo Baughman. Sculptural chair frame with nice glow to finish. Classic peg leg construction to foot stool. C...

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Mr. Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Mr. Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Mr. Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser

Located in San Diego, CA

We have just restored this iconic 'Mr. Chair' lounge chair and ottoman. It was designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft circa 1950's. The beautiful bentwood shell is executed in wal...

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Vintage 1950s Central American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” for a Plycraft with Ottoman
George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” for a Plycraft with Ottoman

George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” for a Plycraft with Ottoman

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful rare example of George Mulhauser’s “Mr. Chair” for Plycraft. Original matching ottoman included. Signed with original manufacturer’s label. Extremely comfortable with swive...

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, Eames Style
Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, Eames Style

Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, Eames Style

By George Mulhauser

Located in Buffalo, NY

Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, Styled after the Classic 670 and 671 lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames extremely comfortable, tilt. Swivel mechanism....

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

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Spencer & Company Regency Ottomans or Stools, circa 1960s
Spencer & Company Regency Ottomans or Stools, circa 1960s

Spencer & Company Regency Ottomans or Stools, circa 1960s

By Spencer & Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Hollywood Regency stools designed and manufactured by Spencer & Company from Los Angeles California. The stools are dated 6/24/1961, the stools retain the original finish an...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored Highback Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Spottrup
Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored Highback Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Spottrup

Danish Midcentury Cognac Colored Highback Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Spottrup

By Spøttrup Stolefabrik

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Sleek and very cool Danish midcentury cognac colored highback lounge chair with ottoman by Spottrup in the 1960s. These lounge chairs by Spottrup are rare finds but sport a very beau...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Iconic Mr. and Mrs. Chairs with Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Iconic Mr. and Mrs. Chairs with Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Iconic Mr. and Mrs. Chairs with Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in San Diego, CA

Iconic "Mr. & Mrs. Chair" with ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, circa 1960s. This is the second version of the set that was introduced to provide an alternative smaller chai...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman

Pair of Early George Nelson for Herman Miller Coconut Chairs and Ottoman

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Dallas, TX

These are a beautiful pair of early coconut chairs with an ottoman by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Chairs have a metal back (newer versions have a fiberglass back), chromed legs ...

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

Materials

Metal, Steel

Classic Modernist 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman
Classic Modernist 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman

Classic Modernist 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic "Mr." Chair by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Constructed of bent walnut plywood and upholstered in its original button tufted black Naugahyde, this chair sits atop an adjusta...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood, Plywood

Classic Modernist Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft
Classic Modernist Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft

Classic Modernist Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in Buffalo, NY

Vintage Plycraft chair and ottoman, tilt / swivel. Beautifully reupholstered in a classic mid century modern color and fabric. Extremely comfortable. Hand delivery avail to New York ...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Safari Chairs and Ottoman by Maurice Burke for Arkana, 1970's
Pair Safari Chairs and Ottoman by Maurice Burke for Arkana, 1970's

Pair Safari Chairs and Ottoman by Maurice Burke for Arkana, 1970's

By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair Safari chairs and ottoman By Maurice Burke for Arkana 1970's. Nice pair retains original naugahyde in great condition. Both chairs have impressed mark / maker. Extremely comfort...

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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Recliner and Ottoman Swivels
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Recliner and Ottoman Swivels

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Recliner and Ottoman Swivels

By Charles and Ray Eames, George Mulhauser

Located in Southampton, NJ

Made of walnut, new cushions and black Naugahyde fabric - this example of Mulhauser's work is sleek and very comfortable. The chair can be adjusted to lean very far back. The walnut ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood, Walnut

Eames Style Lounge Chair / Recliner, with Built in Ottoman Made by Plycraft
Eames Style Lounge Chair / Recliner, with Built in Ottoman Made by Plycraft

Eames Style Lounge Chair / Recliner, with Built in Ottoman Made by Plycraft

By Charles Eames, Plycraft

Located in Buffalo, NY

Eames Style lounge chair / recliner, with built in ottoman ', foot rest, made by PLYCRAFT. Beautifully restored, great color, classic Mid-Century Modern Design, extremely comfortable...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr. Chair Wingback Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr. Chair Wingback Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr. Chair Wingback Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Deland, FL

Attention collectors! Equal parts comfort and style this iconic wingback Mr. Chair, designed by the acclaimed George Mulhauser, is the epitome of functional art. In 100% original, vi...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Mid-Century Stacking Ottomans
Set of Mid-Century Stacking Ottomans

Set of Mid-Century Stacking Ottomans

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H 8 in W 17 in D 17 in

Set of Mid-Century Stacking Ottomans

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Cool set of four Ethan Allen stacking ottomans from the 1970s. The original Naugahyde cushions are very versatile in black, red and yellow. They sit atop a medium wood finish. To...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Naugahyde, Wood

Danish Modern 1960s Maroccan Multicolored Naugahyde Pouf
Danish Modern 1960s Maroccan Multicolored Naugahyde Pouf

Danish Modern 1960s Maroccan Multicolored Naugahyde Pouf

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fun and very cool Danish designed Maroccan poof in Naugahyde from the flower power era. Lovely, whimsical piece in very good vintage condition although the center button does not app...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Naugahyde

Milo Baughman Tilting Ottoman
Milo Baughman Tilting Ottoman

Milo Baughman Tilting Ottoman

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H 13 in W 20.25 in D 21.25 in

Milo Baughman Tilting Ottoman

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Rare tilting ottoman designed by Milo Baughman and produced by James Inc. / Thayer Coggin in the late 1950s. Solid walnut frame with cushioned top that tilts to the perfect angle for...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Set of Midcentury Stacking Ottomans
Set of Midcentury Stacking Ottomans

Set of Midcentury Stacking Ottomans

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H 24 in W 17 in D 17 in

Set of Midcentury Stacking Ottomans

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Cool set of four Ethan Allen stacking ottomans from the 1970s! The original Naugahyde cushions are very versatile in black, orange, yellow and green and sit atop a medium wood finish...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Pair of Wrought Iron Paul McCobb Stools/Ottomans
Pair of Wrought Iron Paul McCobb Stools/Ottomans

Pair of Wrought Iron Paul McCobb Stools/Ottomans

By Paul McCobb

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of wrought iron and blue naugahyde "All Round Square" stools/ottomans Model #1305 designed by Paul McCobb (ca. 1960s, USA). Original condition with wear to the naugahyde from ag...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1960s George Nelson "COCONUT" Ottoman / Foot Stool / Herman Miller, Classic
1960s George Nelson "COCONUT" Ottoman / Foot Stool / Herman Miller, Classic

1960s George Nelson "COCONUT" Ottoman / Foot Stool / Herman Miller, Classic

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Mid Century Modern Ottoman / Foot Stool designed by George Nelson for the Coconut Chair, Nice early example.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Pop Modernist White Naugahyde Barrel Lounge and Round Ottoman
Unusual Pop Modernist White Naugahyde Barrel Lounge and Round Ottoman

Unusual Pop Modernist White Naugahyde Barrel Lounge and Round Ottoman

By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual pop modernist white Naugahyde button tufted barrel lounge chair and round ottoman 32 inches in diameter, on castors, super sexy design, cast aluminium bases, Hand delivery av...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for James Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for James Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman for James Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Super stylish and so comfortable lounge chair, designed by Milo Baughman for James. It features a buttoned high angled back, walnut framing and original white Naugahyde upholstery. O...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs & Ottoman Selig
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs & Ottoman Selig

Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs & Ottoman Selig

By Selig

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs most likely by Selig. Chairs are in excellent vintage condition with no tears or extreme wear naugehyde is in fabulous condition. Me...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Classic Mid Century Egg Chair & ottoman  by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen c.1967
Classic Mid Century Egg Chair & ottoman  by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen c.1967

Classic Mid Century Egg Chair & ottoman by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen c.1967

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic mid century egg chair & ottoman by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen / Denmark c.1967...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Plycraft Mr Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser
Plycraft Mr Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser

Plycraft Mr Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by George Mulhauser for PLYCRAFT. USA Circa 1960s. Beautiful restored condition, ready to go. Bent wal...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By George Mulhauser

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This spectacular totally original Plycraft chair and ottoman has all of its labels. The reclining mechanism is in perfect working order. Both the upholstery of black vinyl and the wa...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Rochester, NY

Designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, circa 1960s, a very sculptural molded bent plywood swivel lounge chair and matching ottoman (measures 23.50" wide x 21.75" deep x 15.25" hi...

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

Materials

Steel

Restored Plycraft Ivory Leather Walnut George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman
Restored Plycraft Ivory Leather Walnut George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman

Restored Plycraft Ivory Leather Walnut George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Original and authentic Mid-Century "Mr. Chair" with ottoman designed by George Mulhauser.

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

Materials

Metal

Scarce 'Mr. Chair' Lounge and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Scarce 'Mr. Chair' Lounge and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Scarce 'Mr. Chair' Lounge and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft, George Mulhauser, Arne Jacobsen

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

The best of the George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" lounge chair and ottoman designs, 1960s. Tilts and swivels. Ottoman swivels, too. Walnut shells of the back and ottoman have been refinis...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Eero Saarinen White Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
Eero Saarinen White Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll

Eero Saarinen White Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The iconic womb chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll has a molded fiberglass shell and deceptively slender, minimal cushions, and sits atop a steel frame with angled legs. This 1960s exa...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Percival Lafer MP-163 "Earth" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, 1960s
Percival Lafer MP-163 "Earth" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, 1960s

Percival Lafer MP-163 "Earth" Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, 1960s

By Lafer, Percival Lafer

Located in Miami, FL

Original MP-163 "Earth" lounge chair and ottoman. Rendered in its original patchwork naugahyde eco leather a signature pattern for Lafer's work, with a chrome plated steel sleigh ba...

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Milo Baughman Ottoman with Maple Cubed Legs
Milo Baughman Ottoman with Maple Cubed Legs

Milo Baughman Ottoman with Maple Cubed Legs

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H 22 in W 24.5 in D 21 in

Milo Baughman Ottoman with Maple Cubed Legs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautiful clean lines. Can be used as a stool or ottoman. It's upholstered in its original white naugahyde.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Pair of Walnut Checkerboard or Chess Game Cube Ottomans, circa 1965
Pair of Walnut Checkerboard or Chess Game Cube Ottomans, circa 1965

Pair of Walnut Checkerboard or Chess Game Cube Ottomans, circa 1965

By Lane Furniture

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Pair of walnut checkerboard or chess game cube ottomans, circa 1965. Fully restored in showroom condition with original black vinyl covers. Boxes open up for storage and tops are rev...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in San Francisco, CA

This rare vintage lounge chair and ottoman was designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in the 1960s, USA. It features a bentwood frame covered in rich walnut veneer and black Nauga...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bentwood, Naugahyde, Walnut

Pair of Rare 1960s Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Ottomans/Stools Finn Juhl
Pair of Rare 1960s Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Ottomans/Stools Finn Juhl

Pair of Rare 1960s Mid-Century Danish Teak Rocking Ottomans/Stools Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Huddersfield, GB

Pair of rare 1960s Mid-century Danish teak rocking ottomans/stools in the manner of Finn Juhl.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Naugahyde, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in San Francisco, CA

This is a vintage Mid-Century high back lounge chair and ottoman designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft in the 1950's. This chair features a bentwood frame, swivel base, original ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

George Mulhauser for Plycraft 'Mr. Chair' Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s
George Mulhauser for Plycraft 'Mr. Chair' Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s

George Mulhauser for Plycraft 'Mr. Chair' Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s

By George Mulhauser, Plycraft

Located in San Francisco, CA

This vintage midcentury 'Mr. Chair' lounge chair and ottoman was designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, USA, 1960s. It features molded walnut shells and bases with beautiful deta...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Early Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Early Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Early Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Barcelona style lounge chair pair and ottoman in caramel Naugahyde, circa 1960s. All straps in exceptional condition and no rips, tears, or holes in Naugahyde. A very nice reproducti...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Plycraft "Mister" Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser
Plycraft "Mister" Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser

Plycraft "Mister" Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser

By George Mulhauser

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Designed in the 1950s by George Mulhauser of the Plycraft Company, one of the first and the best makers of molded plywood furniture, along with Herman Miller. Attractive walnut bent...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Vintage Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Vintage Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Vintage Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Plycraft

Located in Walnut Creek, CA

Vintage Eames Style Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Very nice plush upholstery. This chair rocks slightly and swivels but does not recline. Very comfortable, and nice compact size to fit i...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde, Walnut

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By Örsjö Industri AB

Located in Glendale, CA

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Located in New York, NY

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New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

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$8,344 / set

H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in

Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...

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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Wood, Poplar, Burl

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By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

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By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri

Located in Meolo, Venezia

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$925 / item

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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2010s Table Lamps

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$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

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Located in Labrit, Landes

Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands

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Oak

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By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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$1,410 / set

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Located in Palermo, Sicily

Midcentury pair of Italian design stools, walnut wood legs, brass tips, very special green chenille cl.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chenille, Walnut

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By Pierre Chareau, Maison Paname

Located in Glendale, CA

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...

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Murano Oval Green Aquamarine Art Glass and Brass Console / Wall Mirror, 2020

Located in Roma, Lazio

Stunning mirror in blazing Green Aquamarine color Murano glass, Venice. A mirror that alone will furnish your home environment. The mirror has a rear structure in wood, on which fou...

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Craft Associates Modern Lounge Chair, 2002, the Parallax

$5,250 / item

H 34 in W 30.25 in D 44 in

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By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

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Mid Century Naugahyde Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century naugahyde ottoman you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, faux leather and naugahyde, every mid century naugahyde ottoman was constructed with great care. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage mid century naugahyde ottoman now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century naugahyde ottoman, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century naugahyde ottoman is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century naugahyde ottoman over the years, but those crafted by George Mulhauser, Plycraft and Arden Riddle are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Naugahyde Ottoman?

The average selling price for a mid century naugahyde ottoman at 1stDibs is $2,898, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $14,208 for the highest priced.

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.