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Gorgeous armchair with pouf
By Nello Pini, Ignazio Gardella, Cassina, Tecno, Marco Zanuso
Located in Lugo, IT
Gorgeous armchair with pouf Possible alcantara Good condition. Thanks
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Steel

Gorgeous armchair with pouf
Gorgeous armchair with pouf
H 35.04 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Mid Century Jazz Reclining Chair and Ottoman Stool 1960s
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing an on trend Mid Century modern recliner chair and matching ottoman stool Circa Date
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Leather Recliner and Ottoman Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This recliner and ottoman set features a combination of brick-red leather and a light wooden frame
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early Eames Alu Group Recliner Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Alu Group Recliner Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Extremely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Brown Leather Recliner and Ottoman Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This recliner and ottoman set features a combination of rich brown leather and a light wooden frame
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Norwegian Teak Reclining High Back Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Victoria, BC
Thrilled to present this beautifully restored Norwegian reclining chair, now ready for a new home
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Ekornes
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner or adjustable lounge and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand
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2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

ChairWorks Reclining Swivel Armchair & Ottoman
Located in Astoria, NY
ChairWorks Camel-Tone Upholstered Reclining Swivel Armchair and Ottoman, circular tripod bases
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut recliner lounge chair and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Saint Paul, MN
670 and 671 (aka Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman). But when the comfort of the 670 with the framework
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Kaare Klint "Safari" Reclining Armchair and Ottoman
By Kaare Klint
Located in Austin, TX
Iconic black leather Safari chair by Kaare Klint with matching ottoman/footstool. The chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern reclining lounge chair and ottoman manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Leather and Chrome Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage leather and chrome reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed in the United
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Modern Ekornes Recliner with Ottoman
Located in Freehold, NJ
, bentwood base with swivel function, reclining seat back, and matching ottoman. Dimensions: 32.5w 32d 38h
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant midcentury Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Zanotta Italy Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge and Ottoman Footstool
By Zanotta, Gabriele Mucchi
Located in Torquay, GB
Zanotta leather Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman Footstool. The 'Genni', designed in 1935 by
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Brown Leather
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman from the 1970s. Elegant mid century
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arnold Madsen and Schubell MS30 Highback Recliner Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Arnold Madsen and Schubell MS20 Highback Lounge Chair Recliner and Ottoman. Chair reclines to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

British Colonial Style Bamboo Recliner Chair with Ottoman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century recliner chair crafted in bamboo and bent bamboo with caned seating featuring a pull
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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo

Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Chrome frame reclining lounge chair with ottoman by Design Environment High Point, North Carolina
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Westnofa
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage modern lounge chair and ottoman with sculpted teak frames and elegant plush blue
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Red Leather Ekornes Stressless Recliner with Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century modern lounge chair by Ekornes ASA Stressless features beautiful red tufted
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Modern Walnut Reclining Lounge Chairs and Ottoman by Ib Kofod Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This Danish modern walnut reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod Larsen is a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ekornes Stressless Adjustable Sandstone Leather Recliner Ottoman Norway Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Scandinavian style recliner and ottoman by Ekornes, their Stressless brand. With teak wood bases
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

MCM Folke Ohlsson for DUX Reclining Lounge Chairs and Adjustable Ottomans C.1960
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in San Francisco, CA
adjustable ottomans. There are 8 reclining positions for the chairs and 2 sizes for the ottomans. All joinery
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Fabric, Teak

MCM Royal Blue & Blue Green Recliner & Ottoman Attributed to Selig Monroe Chair
By Selig
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous vintage Mid-Century Modern tone on tone royal blue & iridescent green striped recliner and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern 1960s Plycraft George Mulhauser “Mr. Chair” and Ottoman
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1960s vintage Mr. Chair and ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. This iconic mid century
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Renzo Franchi for Brianzola Camera Lounge Reclinable Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola sculptural 'Camea' lounge reclinable armchair with ottoman, cherry wood
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Ekornes Stressless Cognac Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic Ekorness "stressless" chair and matching ottoman. The chair tilts and has a nicely
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21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

De Sede Reclining Brown Leather Lounge Armchairs With Ottoman DS 101, 1969
By De Sede
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of armchairs with one matching ottoman, manufactured by De Sede in the 1970s-They have been
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970's Yngve Ekstrom Style Fat Pine Framed Reclining Easy Chair with Ottoman
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's fat framed pine reclining easy chair with ottoman. Large scale pine frame and original cream
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Tetrad, England circa 1970
By Tetrad
Located in London, GB
Leather reclining swivel lounge chair with ottoman by Tetrad, England, circa 1970. Very good
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Danish Modern Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great vintage Scandinavian lounge chair and ottoman set circa 1970's. The set features a
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Seven Mario Papperzini for Salterini Garden Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Mario Papperzini, John Salterini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Papperzini for John Salterini. The Mid-Century Modern garden suite consists of three armchairs with
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Danish Modern Vintage Walnut Lounge Armchair with Ottoman Chair
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful and very rare Walnut Danish Reclining lounge chair with footrest / ottoman. Very
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, model 2174-C, lounge chair and ottoman set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, model 2174-C, lounge chair and ottoman set by Adrian Pearsall for Craft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

CIR 1960's DE SEDE DS-44 RECLINING BROWN BUFFALO NECK LEATHER ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN
By De Sede
Located in GB
restored Mid Century Modern circa 1960’s De Sede DS44 armchair with matching ottoman which is part of a
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather

Vintage Herman Miller Eames Soft Pad Reclining Lounge Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Saint Paul, MN
670 and 671 (aka Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman). But when the comfort of the 670 with the framework
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

De Sede DS-101 James Bond Reclining Leather 3 Seat Sofa With 2 Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Culver City, CA
The Bond Villain’s Dream Set: De Sede DS-101 3-Seater Sofa with 2 Matching Ottomans Welcome to the
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Teak

Restored 3-Strand 3/4 Pretzel Rattan Adjustable Reclining Lounge Chair w Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century 3/4 round pretzel arm rattan lounge chair with three-strand round pretzel arms and an
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan

Ekornes Leather Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Ekornes Stressless lounge chair and ottoman. Leather cushions in burnet orange on chrome
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Charlton Company
By Charlton Company, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
century modern classic reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman by the vintage Eames style swivel
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Bentwood

20th Century Swedish Vintage High Back Beech Recliner Set by Folke Ohlsson & Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish adjustable armchair or high back recliner with an ottoman
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Ekornes Stressless Lounge Chair and Ottoman with new custom upholstery
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Originally designed in 1965 by Milo Baughman, this iconic Mid-Century Modern recliner is a timeless
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

De Sede "DS-101" Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare De Sede high quality leather lounge armchair DS 101 with ottoman. Very comfortable - the
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950's ''2254'' Sladen and ''2248'' Ottoman by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
An oak, rattan and leather “2248” armchair and ottoman “2248” by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1956
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Oak

Pair of Midcentury Recliners in the Manner of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in New York, NY
midcentury reclining lounge chairs in the manner of Marco Zanuso. Upholstered in an off-white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Exceptional Pair of De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By De Sede
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional pair of De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chairs with a set of Ottomans in thick Black
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bentwood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, USA, 1960s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
As comfortable as it iconic this lounge chair and ottoman set, designed by the acclaimed George
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Soft Thick Black Leather De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chair and Ottoman set
By De Sede
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exceptional De Sede DS-50 adjustable Lounge Chair with Ottoman in thick Black Buffalo Leather. The
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Ficks Reed Woven Rattan Zebra Chairs and Ottomans, Set of 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
matching large ottomans. Just look at the gorgeous lines and curves on this beauty! Plush zebra cushioning
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Vintage Art Deco to MCM Black Faux Leather Club Chair & Ottoman w/ Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic Mid-20th Century Art Deco to Mid Century Modern black faux leather club chair & ottoman
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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Mid Century Recliner And Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mid century recliner and ottoman you’re looking for. Each mid century recliner and ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century recliner and ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mid century recliner and ottoman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mid century recliner and ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig and Dux of Sweden are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mid Century Recliner And Ottoman?

A mid century recliner and ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,400, while the lowest priced sells for $960 and the highest can go for as much as $9,800.

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.