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A Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs with Solid Wood Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
These vivacious and swoopy lounge chairs express the dynamism and exuberance of Mid-Century design
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Beech

Pair of Danish modern Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Blonde Bentwood Arms
By Rud Thygesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A nice pair of Danish mid-century lounge chairs blonde bentwood arms designed by Rud Thygesen for
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood, Wool

Pair of Danish modern Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Blonde Bentwood Arms
Pair of Danish modern Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Blonde Bentwood Arms
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 28 in W 30 in D 27 in
Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
of very comfortable Century Furniture Co oversized beige lounge chairs Approximate Measurements in
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
Lounge Chairs by Century Furniture Co - A Pair
$1,871 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 36 in W 39 in D 42 in
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Beech Wood Legs, Europe 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
”, this gentle and stylish silhouette hasn’t seen a decline in popularity since the mid-century era. What
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier
Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Arms, Europe ca 1940s
$12,500 / set
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 36.62 in
Mid-Century Socialist Lounge Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
trim on the arms and on the swivel base is solid walnut; not veneer. The chair has a secret
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Socialist Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Socialist Lounge Chair
$3,200 Sale Price
34% Off
H 45.5 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair. Featuring a solid wood frame, two
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair
$1,250
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 29 in
Pair Mid century Brazilian Modern Leather Ivory wood Safari Sling lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Brazilian modern Thonart leather sling with Ivory wood Safari Sling Lounge
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Chair White Ash + Olive Leather
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
options: black, brown, olive. This Mid-Century Modern Danish chair design won two awards from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair C1958
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant walnut lounge chair with updated cushions, (not new) but in very good condition
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair C1958
Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair C1958
$895
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
Upholstered Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
typical of mid-century European furniture. The chair's wooden base is crafted from dark-stained wood
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Europe 20th Century
Upholstered Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Europe 20th Century
$5,500 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chairs with New Cushions
By Greta Magnusson Grossman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern sculptural solid walnut longe chairs with long sloping arms
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1950's Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Lounge Chair
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original 1950's Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. Rare one from Baumritter, and has
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Lounge Chair
1950's Mid-Century Modern Baumritter Lounge Chair
$1,039 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28 in W 25 in D 30 in
Italian Mid Century Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Lutz, FL
Italian Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair Circa 1960’s. Rosewood frame with interesting shape and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs or Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of lounge chairs from Italy circa 1980's. They feature solid wood lacered arms
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Europe 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dozens of pieces of furniture labelled with the design-world buzzwords “mid-century” and “mid
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Europe 1950s
European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Europe 1950s
$4,800
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Sling Chair with Leather, Arms Connected, Lounge Armchair Walnut + Black Leather
By Fernweh Woodworking
Located in Bend, OR
statement in any room. This Mid-Century Modern Danish chair design won two awards from the Oregon
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Walnut

Pair of Vanilla Creme Sheepskin Lounge Chairs with Bentwood Arms by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Get cozy in this luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern bentwood lounge chairs by Thonet circa 1950
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These unique lounge chairs feature solid Beech Wood arms and legs that have an unusually angular
Category

Mid-20th Century French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern French Lounge Chairs
$4,800 Sale Price / set
55% Off
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Upholstered Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Europe 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of lounge chairs is an interesting bridge between the 20th century’s earlier
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rino Levi Mid-century Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Caviuna
By Rino Levi
Located in Oakland, CA
Caviuna wood, these chairs feature a sculptural form with sloping arms and are upholstered in the original
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rino Levi Mid-century Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Caviuna
Rino Levi Mid-century Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Caviuna
$11,500 / set
H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century 1960s Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Chair George Mulhauser
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Baltimore, MD
Finely crafted vintage mid century, Plycraft's "Mr. Chair" lounge chair beautifully designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Mid Century 1960s Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Chair George Mulhauser
Mid Century 1960s Plycraft Mr. Chair Lounge Chair George Mulhauser
$2,996 Sale Price
25% Off
H 37.4 in W 37.4 in D 37 in
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Knoll Fabric
By Knoll, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1960's Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. It was professionally reupholstered with
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Boucle and Leather "Penguin" Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These mid-century modern lounge chairs are a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Produced
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bouclé, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Federico Munari in Original Upholstery
By Federico Munari
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Federico Munari in Original Champagne Upholstery, Italy, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

European Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Europe, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
, these lounge chairs feature a welcoming curved back with a round edges that are mimicked in the arms as
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of "Wallis Simpson" Lounge Chairs by Jay Spectre
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of rare "Wallis Simpson" chairs from the Special Effects line by Jay Spectre for Century
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of "Wallis Simpson" Lounge Chairs by Jay Spectre
Pair of "Wallis Simpson" Lounge Chairs by Jay Spectre
$16,750 / set
H 33 in W 26 in D 29 in
'Odilon' Lounge Chair, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Odilon lounge chair is a robust and elegant piece of furniture that embodies the distinctive
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
in the focus today thanks to unique pieces such as this lounge chair and ottoman. This set is
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Lounge Chair in Mohair, circa 1960s
Located in Westport, CT
wood, this chair is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. The organic form of the chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm Mid-century Danish Lounge Chairs
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Upholstered "Bear" lounge chairs designed by Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm, Denmark, 1952. High
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm Mid-century Danish Lounge Chairs
Kurt Olsen for Andersen & Bohm Mid-century Danish Lounge Chairs
$12,500 / set
H 30.75 in W 31.25 in D 33.75 in
Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Lounge Chair. Offered is a mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
typical of mid-century modernism. The embracing back and the curved arms create the cosy impression which
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960's Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Prestige Gondola Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Midcentury Modern gondola lounge chair for sale. Manufactured by Prestige, in attributed to
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Single Mid-Century Modern Style Arm / Lounge Chair, Black Bouclé, Organic Form
Located in Manhasset, NY
Single Mid-Century Modern style arm / lounge chair, black bouclé, organic form Contemporary arm
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury lounge chair with wooden tips on the arms. Tapered and splayed legs support a
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Lounge Chair
Midcentury Lounge Chair
$1,600
H 39 in W 31.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid Century Modern Papa Bear Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hans Wegner, c1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
—from mid-century modern to contemporary. The ottoman echoes the chair's design and materials
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of 1962 Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex A stunning pair
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Restored Baumritter Lounge Chair With New Upholstery
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Charleston, SC
Classic mid century modern easy chair in a walnut finish that makes an incredible accent piece in
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Restored Baumritter Lounge Chair With New Upholstery
Restored Baumritter Lounge Chair With New Upholstery
$2,700
H 29.25 in W 27.25 in D 31 in
Danish Armchair in Teak & Oak by Pater Hvidt Mid Century Lounge Chair, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in London, GB
the sculpted arms and teak-capped feet, makes this chair stand out as a thoughtful and elegant example
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

1970's Italian Modernist Lounge Chairs with Flared Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1970s lounge chairs blend sculptural form with plush comfort, embodying the refined
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs - a Pair
By Finn Juhl, Edmund Homa, Peter Hvidt
Located in Burbank, CA
excellent condition. Very beautiful pair of lounge arm chairs with a Danish Modern design. Great wood work
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs - a Pair
1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs - a Pair
$1,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 37 in W 24 in D 30 in
Sornay Attr. Art Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930s-1940s, Mid-Century
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay attributed deco Animal print rosewood lounge chairs, France, 1930s-1940s Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Rosewood

Sornay Style Deco Rosewood Lounge Chairs, France 1930-1940 Mid-Century Modernist
By Andre Sornay
Located in New York, NY
Sornay style deco rosewood lounge chairs, France 1930s-1940s mid-century Incredible rosewood
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ernst Schwadron lounge chairs. Nicely upholstered chairs with curved arms and solid wooden
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
Pair Ernst Schwadron Lounge Chairs
$12,400 / set
H 36 in W 34 in D 34 in
Michel Mortier 'Teckel' Lounge Chair in Black Wool & Wood, Steiner, France, 1963
By Siege Steiner, Michel Mortier
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking lounge chair was designed by Michel Mortier and produced by the French manufacturer
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

European Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Wooden Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These unique, elegant lounge chairs take stylistic inspiration from both French period and Italian
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Javanese Vintage Dutch Colonial Plantation Wooden Lounge Chair with Slanted Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Javanese Dutch Colonial plantation lounge chair from Madura, Indonesia. Born in Madura
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Barrel Back Bent Wood Dining Lounge Chairs New Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans Werner style newly upholstered lounge chairs. Tapered legs
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 1950s Mid Century French Cream Boucle Lounge Armchairs on Splayed Legs
Located in London, GB
Pair of 1950s mid century French lounge chairs. Reupholstered with new foam and cushions in a cream
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s Mid Century French Cream Boucle Lounge Armchairs on Splayed Legs
Pair of 1950s Mid Century French Cream Boucle Lounge Armchairs on Splayed Legs
$2,227 Sale Price / set
35% Off
H 33.47 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
MCM Walnut & Ash Frame with Pink Fabric Lounge Chair Style of Dux or Kroehler
By Dux of Sweden, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with walnut & ash frame and original pink fabric in
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Ash, Walnut

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Style Ebonized Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern sculptural lounge chairs or wing chairs featuring a
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Style Ebonized Lounge Chairs
Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Style Ebonized Lounge Chairs
$18,000 / set
H 42 in W 27.5 in D 34.5 in
1960s Ercol Windsor Lounge Chair in Blonde Beech & Elm with New Bouclé Fabric
By Ercol
Located in Almelo, NL
stunning mid-century Windsor lounge chair by Ercol is a true icon of British design, handcrafted in England
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by
Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Grid Back Cherry Lounge / Armchairs, Rene Gabriel
By Rene Gabriel
Located in New York, NY
An Iconic pair of French Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club or lounge chairs in solid cherry by
Category

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

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Cherry

Black Leather Parsons Style Drexel Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
It’s all about being stylish and bold! Pair of mid-century modern parsons style barrel back
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Black Leather Parsons Style Drexel Lounge Chairs
Black Leather Parsons Style Drexel Lounge Chairs
$12,750 / set
H 29 in W 29 in D 30 in
Oak Lounge Chair by Hans Krieks with Herringbone Upholstery, circa 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
Midcentury American oak lounge chair by Hans Krieks, circa 1970s. Handsome herringbone upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage Walnut Floating Armrests Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage walnut floating armrest lounge chairs, designed in the United States, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Walnut Floating Armrests Lounge Chairs
Vintage Walnut Floating Armrests Lounge Chairs
$6,750 / set
H 29.5 in W 24 in D 29.5 in
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Mid Century Lounge Chairs With Wood Arms For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of mid century lounge chairs with wood arms available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century lounge chairs with wood arms — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 568 antique and vintage mid century lounge chairs with wood arms at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Mid century lounge chairs with wood arms have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid century lounge chairs with wood arms bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid century lounge chairs with wood arms over the years, but those made by France & Søn, Adrian Pearsall and Edward Wormley are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Mid Century Lounge Chairs With Wood Arms?

Mid century lounge chairs with wood arms can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,214, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $49,950.

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.