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1960s Mid Century Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
1960s Mid Century Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller

1960s Mid Century Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller

By Herman Miller

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1970s Mid Century Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
1970s Mid Century Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller

1970s Mid Century Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller

By Herman Miller

Located in North Hollywood, CA

✨ Mid-Century Walnut & Black Leather Lounge Set ✨ This stunning mid-century lounge chair and ottoman set is a refined nod to the iconic designs of Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1970s Mid Century Recliner Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
1970s Mid Century Recliner Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller

1970s Mid Century Recliner Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller

By Herman Miller

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Papa Chair Ottoman
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Papa Chair Ottoman

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Papa Chair Ottoman

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut chair ottoman, similar to Hans Wegner design chair ottomans minus the hand hold sides.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Oval Ottoman in Sheepskin, Europe Mid-20th Century
Oval Ottoman in Sheepskin, Europe Mid-20th Century

Oval Ottoman in Sheepskin, Europe Mid-20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

Through the mid-20th century designers focused on efficient forms that could shift easily between roles - for example as a footrest, an occasional seat, or even storage.

Category

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Billy Haines Mid-Century American Purple Upholstered Ottoman
Billy Haines Mid-Century American Purple Upholstered Ottoman

Billy Haines Mid-Century American Purple Upholstered Ottoman

By William Billy Haines

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American black lacquered ottoman featuring a button tufted, upholstered seat in dark purple, standing on 4 curved splayed legs.

Category

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

Materials

Lacquer

Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr Chair Black Tufted Ottoman Mid Century
Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr Chair Black Tufted Ottoman Mid Century

Plycraft George Mulhauser Mr Chair Black Tufted Ottoman Mid Century

By Plycraft, George Mulhauser

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a vintage Mr. Chair ottoman designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft featuring a black vinyl tufted top and walnut bentwood base. It retains two original labels.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Ottoman
Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Ottoman

Mid-Century Modern Brown Leather Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Plush vintage modern ottoman upholstered in a rich brown leather. Versatile size and shape allows it to be used traditionally as an ottoman, as a side chair, or even as a coffee tabl...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Saint Laurent Ottoman
Saint Laurent Ottoman

Saint Laurent Ottoman

By Tara Shaw, Century Furniture

Located in New Orleans, LA

Immerse yourself in Mid-Century Italian luxury with our lounge chair and ottoman.

Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Saint Laurent Ottoman
Saint Laurent Ottoman

Saint Laurent Ottoman

By Century Furniture, Tara Shaw Maison

Located in New Orleans, LA

Immerse yourself in Mid-Century Italian luxury with our lounge chair and ottoman.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Danish Modern DUX Ottoman - Restored!
Mid-Century Danish Modern DUX Ottoman - Restored!

Mid-Century Danish Modern DUX Ottoman - Restored!

Located in Clarksboro, NJ

This striking Mid-Century Danish Modern ottoman, attributed to DUX, showcases the clean lines and sculptural craftsmanship synonymous with Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Round Sunburst Ottoman, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Round Sunburst Ottoman, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Round Sunburst Ottoman, 1960s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern round ottoman manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Walnut Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates
Mid-Century Walnut Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Mid-Century Walnut Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautifully crafted walnut ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, epitomizing the organic lines and bold style of Mid-Century Modern design.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric, Hardwood

French Mid-Century Channel Stitched Leather Ottoman, Light Brown
French Mid-Century Channel Stitched Leather Ottoman, Light Brown

French Mid-Century Channel Stitched Leather Ottoman, Light Brown

By Ligne Roset, Airborne International

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Mid-Century ottoman manufactured by Airborne International features distinctive channel-stitched natural leather construction.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century
Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century

Gorgeous Pair Chinoiserie Rosewood Ottoman Stool Mid-Century

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful Chinoiserie Square ottomans carved of solid rosewood. Simplistic Ming style frames with traditional lines and joinery with horse-hoof legs. Cushions are upholstered in Brun...

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Lounge Chair and Ottoman Rare 70s lounge chair and ottoman. Fiberglass back and base with matching ottoman raised on chrome base. Rocks and s...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Composition

Vitra Aluminium Chair EA 124 and Ottoman EA 125 by Charles & Ray Eames
Vitra Aluminium Chair EA 124 and Ottoman EA 125 by Charles & Ray Eames

Vitra Aluminium Chair EA 124 and Ottoman EA 125 by Charles & Ray Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Milano, IT

Vitra Aluminium Chair EA 124 and Ottoman EA 125 manufactured by Herman Miller Designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1958, the EA 124 and related EA 125 ottoman belong to the historic A...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern "Mushroom" Ottoman (Model F560) by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Mid-Century Modern "Mushroom" Ottoman (Model F560) by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Mid-Century Modern "Mushroom" Ottoman (Model F560) by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

It sits so comfortably that it easily transitions from a footrest to a highly functional extra accent chair or side stool. A timeless, versatile addition to any sophisticated contem...

Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Lounge Chairs With Ottoman
Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Lounge Chairs With Ottoman

Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Lounge Chairs With Ottoman

By Bielecky Brothers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional lounge chair and matching ottoman set by the renowned Bielecky Brothers offers the ultimate blend of comfort and high-end Mid-Century Coastal design.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s
Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s

Mid-Century Tooled Leather Sling Ottoman by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960s

By Angel Pazmino

Located in Deland, FL

Angel Pazmino is an Ecuadorian furniture maker who has, in recent years, earned world-wide acclaim for his unlikely merging of pre-Columbian American and Mid-Century Modern design el...

Category

Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Spanish Colonial Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman
Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman

Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman

$8,523Sale Price / set|20% Off

Gorgeous Reclining Chair with Ottoman

By Tecno, Nello Pini, Marco Zanuso, Ignazio Gardella, Cassina

Located in Lugo, IT

Gorgeous armchair with pouf Possible alcantara Good condition. Thanks

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas
Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas

Stool or Ottoman in Oak and Canvas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Stool or ottoman, oak, canvas, former Czechoslovakia, 1940s An ottoman featuring subtle curved lines. The seat is upholstered in canvas webbing. Functionality comes into play throug...

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s
Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Berlin, DE

Edward Wormley lounge chair with ottoman by Dunbar, USA 1960s Dunbar lounge chair with ottoman. The measurements given apply to the Lounge Chair. The ottoman measures 60cm depth, 60...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cayenne Ottoman
Cayenne Ottoman

Cayenne Ottoman

$1,320Sale Price / item|20% Off

Cayenne Ottoman

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Cayenne lounge chair and Ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Eames 671 Lounge Ottoman in Rosewood & Cognac Leather by Herman Miller
Eames 671 Lounge Ottoman in Rosewood & Cognac Leather by Herman Miller

Eames 671 Lounge Ottoman in Rosewood & Cognac Leather by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Stamford, CT

This is an excellent example of an all-original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller 671 Ottoman. Its highly sought after Rosewood shell and Cognac Leather remain in very good c...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Ottoman, Weiland Paired w/ Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman Chairs, USA, 1960s
Ottoman, Weiland Paired w/ Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman Chairs, USA, 1960s

Ottoman, Weiland Paired w/ Adrian Pearsall or Milo Baughman Chairs, USA, 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Deland, FL

Ideal for collectors and designers alike, this piece can be paired well with a large catalogue of mid-century chairs like those designed the iconic Adrian Pearsall and Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Walnut

Silas Ottoman
Silas Ottoman

Silas Ottoman

$2,725 / item

Silas Ottoman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Silas Ottoman and its handcrafted solid wood frame takes its cues from masterful designs of the Brazilian Mid-Century Modern movement.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Scandinavian Modern Ottoman...

Materials

Mohair, Linen, Velvet, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Classic Mid Century Plycraft Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Plycraft

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Plycraft Mr. style lounge chair and ottoman, executed in bent plywood, vinyl faux leather, chrome and steel. The chair swivels and tilts on its center pole support, which is ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Large Cowhide and Nailhead Ottoman’s, Set of 2
Large Cowhide and Nailhead Ottoman’s, Set of 2

Large Cowhide and Nailhead Ottoman’s, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Showcasing some of the best designs of the Mid Century Modern era from one of the most iconic designers of the 20th Centuries.

Category

Early 2000s Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cowhide

Lawson-Fenning Mesa Ottoman, Mohair and Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool
Lawson-Fenning Mesa Ottoman, Mohair and Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool

Lawson-Fenning Mesa Ottoman, Mohair and Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Mesa Ottoman is fully upholstered and features a walnut or oak inset base. Available with the Mesa Lounge Chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pilot Lounge Chair Ottoman in Oiled Walnut by Scott Mason for Wooda
Pilot Lounge Chair Ottoman in Oiled Walnut by Scott Mason for Wooda

Pilot Lounge Chair Ottoman in Oiled Walnut by Scott Mason for Wooda

By Wooda, Scott Mason

Located in Omro, WI

Drawing inspiration from the iconic “Captain’s Chair,” a fixture of his childhood summers on Cape Cod, Scott Mason’s next-generation design, the Pilot Ottoman for Wooda, combines 3D ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Mid-Century Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A classic Mid-Century upholstered lounge chair with matching ottoman, offering both comfort and timeless style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Craft Associates Ottoman, Canadian Walnut Ottoman, Gold Mohair, Modern
Craft Associates Ottoman, Canadian Walnut Ottoman, Gold Mohair, Modern

Craft Associates Ottoman, Canadian Walnut Ottoman, Gold Mohair, Modern

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Modern Furniture Period/Model: Mid-Century Modern Specs: Walnut Legs (oil finish), Hardwood Frame, Plush Velvet **Please note, if the fabric has a r...

Category

2010s American Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Rare Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Slatted Oak and Wrought Iron Stool, 1950s
Rare Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Slatted Oak and Wrought Iron Stool, 1950s

Rare Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Slatted Oak and Wrought Iron Stool, 1950s

By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Miami, FL

This exceptional, backless stool is a rare and highly collectible iteration of Arthur Umanoff’s celebrated slatted wood designs. While his slatted bar stools are iconic MCM staples, ...

Category

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

Materials

Iron

MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman
MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman

MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman

$836Sale Price|30% Off

MCM Michael Weiss Larkin Ottoman

By Michael Weiss

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid Century Modern Michael Weiss Larkin Geometric Ottoman Sometimes your room just needs a little someth...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Luciano Frigerio Ottoman in Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Italy, 1970s
Luciano Frigerio Ottoman in Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Italy, 1970s

Luciano Frigerio Ottoman in Solid Walnut and Black Leather, Italy, 1970s

Located in Almelo, NL

Designed as a companion piece to Frigerio lounge chairs, this ottoman perfectly complements the matching chair, creating a complete and highly comfortable seating ensemble.

Category

Vintage 1970s Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Barcelona Knoll Styled Leather Chrome Ottoman / Stool
Barcelona Knoll Styled Leather Chrome Ottoman / Stool

Barcelona Knoll Styled Leather Chrome Ottoman / Stool

By Knoll

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted heavy chromed luxurious ottoman or stool with squared leather top cushion in the manner of Knoll and Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe. Perfect for extra seating or use as...

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Dunbar styled Midcentury Upholstered Swiveling Ottoman
Dunbar styled Midcentury Upholstered Swiveling Ottoman

Dunbar styled Midcentury Upholstered Swiveling Ottoman

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A midcentury swiveling ottoman with walnut base and brushed metal detail strips to the legs, there are adjustable foot pads to each. The button tufted (gray / green) very similar to ...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

MCM Karl Springer Brass Base Pouf Ottoman Newly Reupholstered
MCM Karl Springer Brass Base Pouf Ottoman Newly Reupholstered

MCM Karl Springer Brass Base Pouf Ottoman Newly Reupholstered

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

***Chair sold separately in a matching mohair Circa Mid 20th Century Ottoman H: 18" D: 24" W: 24"

Category

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

Materials

Mohair

Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Ottoman
Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Ottoman

Vintage Boho Brown Jordan “Florentine” Ottoman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This sophisticated vintage ottoman from the esteemed Brown Jordan "Florentine" collection captures the essence of Mid-Century Hollywood Regency design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Club Chair and Ottoman Set
Mid-Century Modern Club Chair and Ottoman Set

Mid-Century Modern Club Chair and Ottoman Set

By Roche Bobois

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This vintage set by Roche Bobois features an oversized and cushioned club chair, as well as a large ottoman. Durable purple upholstery and metal legs make up the quality materials to...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman, USA, 1950s
Paul McCobb, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman, USA, 1950s

Paul McCobb, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman, USA, 1950s

By Paul McCobb

Located in Stamford, CT

Paul McCobb, American Mid-Century Modern, Ebonized Wood, Fabric, Ottoman or Footstool, USA, 1950s An fabric and painted wood rectangular ottoman or footstool designed by Paul McCobb...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift
Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift

Herman Miller Eames Ivory Leather Management Desk Chair with Pneumatic Lift

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful edition of the classic Eames office chair. Herman Miller edition Eames aluminum group Management chair in ivory leather. Features the pneumatic height lift adjustment which...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Leather

Large Ottoman / Footstool by Airborne International, France, circa 1970s
Large Ottoman / Footstool by Airborne International, France, circa 1970s

Large Ottoman / Footstool by Airborne International, France, circa 1970s

By Airborne International

Located in Antwerp, BE

This substantial ottoman by Airborne International dates from the 1970s and perfectly reflects the sculptural, comfort-driven approach of French Mid-Century design.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Suede, Fiberglass

Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral
Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral

Inca Ottoman attributed to Arne Norell in Bold Floral

By Arne Norell

Located in Miami, FL

Designer: Arne Norell Manufacturer: Norell Möbel AB Model: Inca Ottoman Period: 1960s Origin: Sweden Style: Mid-Century Modern / Scandinavian Modern / Safari Materials: Solid Turned ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Marco Zanuso Ottoman, Brass tubular, fabric. Arflex, 1950, Italy.
Marco Zanuso Ottoman, Brass tubular, fabric. Arflex, 1950, Italy.

Marco Zanuso Ottoman, Brass tubular, fabric. Arflex, 1950, Italy.

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Footstool, Ottoman matching to Lady and Senior Chairs by Marco Zanuso, Arflex Italy, 1951 Feel free to ask for more images or a quote for shipping.

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stacked Rattan Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl
Vintage Stacked Rattan Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl

Vintage Stacked Rattan Ottoman in the Manner of Paul Frankl

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A classic vintage stacked rattan ottoman in the manner of Paul Frankl, featuring the iconic concentric rattan design that has made these pieces a favorite among collectors and design...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Guglielmo Pecorini, Stained Wood, Beige Velvet, Ottoman, Italy, 1950s
Guglielmo Pecorini, Stained Wood, Beige Velvet, Ottoman, Italy, 1950s

Guglielmo Pecorini, Stained Wood, Beige Velvet, Ottoman, Italy, 1950s

By Giorgio Pecorini

Located in Stamford, CT

Guglielmo Pecorini, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Stained Wood, Beige Velvet, Ottoman, Italy, 1950s A velvet and wood ottoman designed by Guglielmo Pecorini and produced in Italy c. 1...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Lawson-Fenning Portola Ottoman, Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool
Lawson-Fenning Portola Ottoman, Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool

Lawson-Fenning Portola Ottoman, Mohair & Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Portola Ottoman - Round has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion. Pairs with the Portola Lounge Chair. Also available in a square design. The Lawson-Fenning C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman By Dyrlund
Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman By Dyrlund

Mid-Century Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman By Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant mid-century modern lounge chair and matching ottoman by Dyrlund, showcasing exceptional Danish craftsmanship and timeless Scandinavian design.

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Mid Century Chesterfield Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
Scandinavian Mid Century Chesterfield Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman

Scandinavian Mid Century Chesterfield Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Hudson, NY

Scandinavian, mid century, Chesterfield Style leather tufted and buttoned wingback chair and matching ottoman.

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

Cayenne Ottoman, Taupe Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Walnut
Cayenne Ottoman, Taupe Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Walnut

Cayenne Ottoman, Taupe Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Walnut

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Cayenne lounge chair and ottoman are a deft homage to mid-century design.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Lawson-Fenning Portola Ottoman, Tweed & Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool
Lawson-Fenning Portola Ottoman, Tweed & Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool

Lawson-Fenning Portola Ottoman, Tweed & Solid Walnut, Modern Foot Stool

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Portola Ottoman has a handcrafted solid wood frame with an attached cushion. Pair with the Portola Lounge Chair. Also available in a round design. The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set
Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set

Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Germantown, MD

A mid Century Hickory Chair Colonial Revival Cherry and Upholstered Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Vintage Dimitri Omersa Leather Pig Ottoman for Abercrombie & Fitch, England
Vintage Dimitri Omersa Leather Pig Ottoman for Abercrombie & Fitch, England

Vintage Dimitri Omersa Leather Pig Ottoman for Abercrombie & Fitch, England

By Dimitri Omersa, Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Omersa's animal footstools have become icons of mid-century British design, prized for their combination of folk-art charm, craftsmanship and functionality.

Category

Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

Alex Outdoor Ottoman Stainless Steel Powder Coated Upholstered Sunbrella
Alex Outdoor Ottoman Stainless Steel Powder Coated Upholstered Sunbrella

Alex Outdoor Ottoman Stainless Steel Powder Coated Upholstered Sunbrella

By Heather Ashton Design

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Inspired by the simplicity of midcentury design, the Alex Ottoman is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and light...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cayenne Ottoman, Violet Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut
Cayenne Ottoman, Violet Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut

Cayenne Ottoman, Violet Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Cayenne lounge chair and Ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Ottoman, Shell Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Walnut
Cayenne Ottoman, Shell Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Walnut

Cayenne Ottoman, Shell Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Walnut

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Cayenne lounge chair and ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Ottoman, Ocean Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut
Cayenne Ottoman, Ocean Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut

Cayenne Ottoman, Ocean Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Cayenne lounge chair and ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

Cayenne Ottoman, Evergreen Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut
Cayenne Ottoman, Evergreen Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut

Cayenne Ottoman, Evergreen Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Walnut

By Marie Burgos Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Cayenne lounge chair and ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the clean lines that defined seating designs of that era and given them a...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric

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Midcentury Inspired Walt Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Midcentury Inspired Walt Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Midcentury Inspired Walt Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 33.08 in

Midcentury Inspired Walt Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Leon Leon Design

Located in Mexico City, Delegación Cuauhtémoc

The handcrafted midcentury inspired lounge chair and ottoman are a unique creation by Leon Leon Design from Mexico City. It features a solid maple wood frame, handwoven with a 5 mm n...

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Brass

1960s Black and White Pony Hide Ottoman with Mid-Century Bentwood Armchairs
1960s Black and White Pony Hide Ottoman with Mid-Century Bentwood Armchairs

1960s Black and White Pony Hide Ottoman with Mid-Century Bentwood Armchairs

Located in Newburgh, NY

Round pony hide ottoman with recessed feet in black and white. Includes a set of bentwood chairs, in pop art red and yellow in the manner of Eames for Herman Miller. Loveseat is blue...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Hide

Angular Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
Angular Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall

Angular Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Fantastic Mid-Century iconic design of a highly sculptural chair of teak designed by Adrian Pearsall in original textured yellow fabric with ottoman.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Ottoman for lounge chair
Ottoman for lounge chair

Ottoman for lounge chair

Unavailable

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 display sample made for the European lounge chair. The upholstery fabric is KINGHAM RELOADED made by Italian maker CHIVASSO. The legs are brass plated over the stee...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass

Ottoman for Lounge Chair
Ottoman for Lounge Chair

Ottoman for Lounge Chair

Unavailable

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

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Upholstery, Naugahyde, Polyester

Walter Lamb Ottoman
Walter Lamb Ottoman

Walter Lamb Ottoman

Unavailable

H 16 in W 23 in D 18 in

Walter Lamb Ottoman

By Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fantastic ottoman to accompany one of our lounge chairs! 12 available.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Mole Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood and Grey Leather
Mole Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood and Grey Leather

Mole Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood and Grey Leather

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Houston, TX

The design originated with a 1957 commission for the photographer Otto Stupakoff, who asked Rodrigues for a "spread-out" sofa for his studio. The design sat in Rodrigues’ company Oca...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mole Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood and Leather 50'
Mole Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood and Leather 50'

Mole Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood and Leather 50'

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Houston, TX

The design originated with a 1957 commission for the photographer Otto Stupakoff, who asked Rodrigues for a "spread-out" sofa for his studio. The design sat in Rodrigues’ company Oca...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Rosewood

Kristian Solmer Vedel Leather Hocker Ottoman Pouf, Danish Design
Kristian Solmer Vedel Leather Hocker Ottoman Pouf, Danish Design

Kristian Solmer Vedel Leather Hocker Ottoman Pouf, Danish Design

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Kristian Solmer Vedel Leather Hocker Ottoman Pouf, Danish Design

By Christian Solmer Vedel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Beautiful rare high hocker or pouf by Kristian Solmer Vedel for Soren Willadson, ca. 1965. Made of beautifully grained rosewood and leather, in an excellent condition, with a perfect...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 30 in W 24 in D 29 in

Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid Century modern lounge chair and ottoman. Original vintage condition upholstery is recommended.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in Tan with Vegan Leather
Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in Tan with Vegan Leather

Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in Tan with Vegan Leather

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Bold and Captivating Cantilever Design Introducing the Tube Collection: With its delightful bold cantilever shapes, commanding attention in any space. Inspired by the graceful folds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in White with Cream Boucle
Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in White with Cream Boucle

Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in White with Cream Boucle

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Bold and Captivating Cantilever Design Introducing the Tube Collection: With its delightful bold cantilever shapes, commanding attention in any space. Inspired by the graceful folds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in Black with Grey Boucle
Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in Black with Grey Boucle

Bend Goods Tube Collection -- Ottoman in Black with Grey Boucle

By Bend Goods

Located in Ontario, CA

Bold and Captivating Cantilever Design Introducing the Tube Collection: With its delightful bold cantilever shapes, commanding attention in any space. Inspired by the graceful folds...

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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Metal

Pair of Kristian Vedel Rosewood Modus Ottomans, Soren Willadsen Danish Stools
Pair of Kristian Vedel Rosewood Modus Ottomans, Soren Willadsen Danish Stools

Pair of Kristian Vedel Rosewood Modus Ottomans, Soren Willadsen Danish Stools

By Kristian Solmer Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of rosewood ottomans with leather cushions designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen of Denmark. These ottomans were part of Vedel's Modus line from the 1960s, which includ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Kristian Vedel Rosewood Modus Ottomans with Brown Leather Upholstery
Pair of Kristian Vedel Rosewood Modus Ottomans with Brown Leather Upholstery

Pair of Kristian Vedel Rosewood Modus Ottomans with Brown Leather Upholstery

By Kristian Solmer Vedel, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik

Located in Raleigh, NC

Pair of Danish Modern rosewood ottomans or stools with leather cushions designed by Kristian Vedel for Soren Willadsen of Denmark. These ottomans were part of Vedel's Modus line from...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Leather, Rosewood

Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in

Ap-29 Papa Bear Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in cham, CH

This version of the ottoman from the famous Papa Bear chairs, by Hans J. Wegner, has a soft wool fabric with cross seams. This item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of u...

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

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Fabric, Wood

Stylish Mid-Century Adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Stylish Mid-Century Adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Stylish Mid-Century Adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in New York, NY

Unique Mid-Century lounge chair and ottoman. Re-upholstered.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Chairs with Ottomans
Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Chairs with Ottomans

Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Chairs with Ottomans

Unavailable

H 25 in W 21 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Chairs with Ottomans

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of low Mid-Century chairs with ottomans. Newly reupholstered Ottomans measure: 22 1/2” wide 16 inches high.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Mid-Century Club Chair and Ottoman by Harvey Probber
Mid-Century Club Chair and Ottoman by Harvey Probber

Mid-Century Club Chair and Ottoman by Harvey Probber

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in

Mid-Century Club Chair and Ottoman by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dorchester, MA

This classic mid-century club chair by Harvey Probber offers a comfortable rest with down-filled cushions on an upholstered frame set on mahogany feet.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Textile, Down, Mahogany

French Pouf Chairs, 1970s
French Pouf Chairs, 1970s

French Pouf Chairs, 1970s

Unavailable

H 22.84 in Dm 25.2 in

French Pouf Chairs, 1970s

Located in L'Escala, ES

Beautiful French pouf chairs manufactured in France in 1970s, tan leatherette and chrome in perfect vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century French Ottomans and Poufs

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Chrome

Hans Olsen Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Hans Olsen Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Hans Olsen Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in

Hans Olsen Scandinavian Mid-Century Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By Hans Olsen

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of Danish Mid-Century lounge chairs and ottoman designed by Hans Olsen for Brande Mobelfabrik.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Unique Mid-Century Modern Chrome Rocking Chair and Ottoman
Unique Mid-Century Modern Chrome Rocking Chair and Ottoman

Unique Mid-Century Modern Chrome Rocking Chair and Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Unique is certainly the word for this rocking chair. We have not been able to find another example anywhere. Very comfortable to sit in and easy to exit. We've tried to tip it over w...

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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Foam, Wool, Upholstery

Herman Miller Chair and Ottoman
Herman Miller Chair and Ottoman

Herman Miller Chair and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 22 in D 28 in

Herman Miller Chair and Ottoman

By Herman Miller

Located in Tucson, AZ

The chair measures 39.5" x 22" x 28" and is in excellent condition. The ottoman measures 18" x 21" x 21" and has some slight wear. Acquired out of a private collection in Arizona. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima
Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima

Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima

Unavailable

H 30 in W 24 in D 33 in

Cherry Spindle Cushion Chair by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Cherry frame having spindled back and linen seat cushion.

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

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Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Reading Chair and Ottoman with Walnut Detailing
Mid-Century Modern Reading Chair and Ottoman with Walnut Detailing

Mid-Century Modern Reading Chair and Ottoman with Walnut Detailing

By Jens Risom

Located in Houston, TX

Lovely proportioned reading chair and ottoman with exquisite walnut detailing on both the ottoman and the chair base. The ottoman has a tongue shaped pouf with an upholstered top tha...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Mid-century Baker Armchair and Ottoman
Mid-century Baker Armchair and Ottoman

Mid-century Baker Armchair and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 33 in W 32 in D 33 in

Mid-century Baker Armchair and Ottoman

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Midcentury baker armchair and ottoman Our living room furniture from our childhood home included this Upholstered armchair and ottoman - along with a love seat and sofa of the same...

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century "Mingo" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström
Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century "Mingo" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström

Vintage Scandinavian Mid Century "Mingo" Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Yngve Ekström

By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad

Located in San Marcos, CA

Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern easy chair and its ottoman in teak designed by Yngve Ekström and manufactured by Swedese in Sweden in the 1960's. This sculptural and comforta...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Danish Teak and Black Vinyl Stool G Plan
Danish Teak and Black Vinyl Stool G Plan

Danish Teak and Black Vinyl Stool G Plan

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 22.05 in D 15.36 in

Danish Teak and Black Vinyl Stool G Plan

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

The Danish designers of the mid-20th century were masters of their craft taking utilitarian pieces and redesigning them with a style and panache all of their own! Utilising new techn...

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

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Teak

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Mid Century Chair And Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century chair and ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century chair and ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a mid century chair and ottoman, we have 6711 options in-stock, while there are 261 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mid century chair and ottoman, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each mid century chair and ottoman bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century chair and ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Chair And Ottoman?

Prices for a mid century chair and ottoman can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $85 and can go as high as $68,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,543.

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.