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Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric

$1,533 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs from the 1960s, made of wood and floral fabric

Located in Palermo, IT

A stunning pair of vintage modernist armchairs, dating primarily from the 1960s and featuring a solid wooden frame and fabric upholstery with floral and damask patterns. This design ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Arm Chair in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Arm Chair in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Arm Chair in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall

$2,200

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Arm Chair in Walnut by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sexy sculptural lounge chair designed by Adrian Pearsall in the 1960's. It features the original floral fabric on the back rest but the seat cushion was redone at some point. Solid...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Walnut

Henning Kjærnulf, A Pair of Oak Armchairs, Model "Kurul", Danish Modern, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf, A Pair of Oak Armchairs, Model "Kurul", Danish Modern, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf, A Pair of Oak Armchairs, Model "Kurul", Danish Modern, 1960s

$4,500 / set

Henning Kjærnulf, A Pair of Oak Armchairs, Model "Kurul", Danish Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of Danish armchairs crafted in solid oak and upholstered in an elegant striped textile in deep burgundy, navy, and muted grey tones. The design is distinguished by i...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Mid Century Handcrafted Walnut Armchair, Copper Frame, Studio Craft, USA, 1950s
Mid Century Handcrafted Walnut Armchair, Copper Frame, Studio Craft, USA, 1950s

Mid Century Handcrafted Walnut Armchair, Copper Frame, Studio Craft, USA, 1950s

$4,500

Mid Century Handcrafted Walnut Armchair, Copper Frame, Studio Craft, USA, 1950s

Located in Troy, MI

Exceptional studio craft armchair USA circa 1950's Handcrafted walnut frame with continuous horseshoe-form arms, tapered uprights and exposed joinery Copper framed suspended seat w...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Copper

Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Cream Bouclé and Walnut
Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Cream Bouclé and Walnut

Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Cream Bouclé and Walnut

$5,500 / item

Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Cream Bouclé and Walnut

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

A masterclass in pure geometry and enveloping form, this swivel lounge chair brings a commanding architectural presence to high-end interiors. Defined by its continuous, nested circu...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl
Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl

Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl

$4,990 / item

Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

An elegant study in contrasting volumes and rich materiality, this armchair balances sculptural discipline with deep, lounge-level comfort. Built around a commanding, architectural p...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

A Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs, circa 1950s
A Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs, circa 1950s

A Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs, circa 1950s

$8,844 / set

A Pair of Elegant Mid-Century Swedish Armchairs, circa 1950s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Pair of Swedish armchairs, circa 1950s. Beech frames with open, curved armrests and splayed legs, retaining a warm original patina. Button-tufted backs with a gently winged profile. ...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair

Mid Century "Clam Shell" Leather Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood
Mid Century "Clam Shell" Leather Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood

Mid Century "Clam Shell" Leather Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood

$4,500 / set

Mid Century "Clam Shell" Leather Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood

By Kodawood, Seymour J. Wiener

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, New Italian Full-Grain Leather, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like br...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$4,009

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Cassina

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: Cass...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina
Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina

$8,136 / set

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Pair of vintage LC1 chairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, black pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s
Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s

Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s

$4,009 / set

Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A pair of 1970s safari chairs constructed from stained pine with natural linen slings and loose back cushions. The design uses thick, rounded pine posts joined by horizontal stretche...

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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Pine

"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s
"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s

"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s

$6,367 / item

"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s

By Jacques Charpentier

Located in Forest, BE

Designed by Jacques Charpentier , a French decorator and editor trained at the École Boulle, this armchair reflects his work of the 1960s. It rests on a stainless steel base, a signa...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Red Limited Edition Chair
Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Red Limited Edition Chair

Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Red Limited Edition Chair

$6,957 / item

Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Red Limited Edition Chair

By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina LC1 “Fauteuil Dossier Basculant, 60” Limited Edition Chair Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Char...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina
LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

$13,561 / item

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

By Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina LC3 “3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand Created to celebrate the 60th a...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric
Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric

Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric

$3,650

Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric

By Jean Prouvé, Vitra

Located in Dronten, NL

There is a particular tension in the work of Jean Prouvé—a dialogue between the engineer's uncompromising logic and a quiet, almost sensual elegance. The Fauteuil de Salon, conceived...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery
Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery

Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery

$2,450 / item

Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1970s. Geometric shaped lounge chairs composed of solely cubic forms. The wooden frames that function as armrests are based on a square shape,...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

$2,004 / set

Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous pair of mid-century armchairs entirely made of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These charming organic modern chairs were produced in Italy during the 1960s and ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame
Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame

Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame

$9,800 / set

Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

This pair of armchairs can be upholstered in the client’s own material, allowing the design to be tailored through a selected COM fabric. Each chair is defined by a rounded tub silho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of vintage 1970s leather armchairs "Siesta" design I. Relling for Westnofa
Pair of vintage 1970s leather armchairs "Siesta" design I. Relling for Westnofa

Pair of vintage 1970s leather armchairs "Siesta" design I. Relling for Westnofa

$1,886Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of vintage 1970s leather armchairs "Siesta" design I. Relling for Westnofa

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Pair of armchairs with wooden frame and black leather upholstery, model "Siesta" design Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, 1970s. CONDITION: In good condition, shows signs of wear given b...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Aviator Tomcat Egg Chair, Leather and Metal, 1970s
Mid-Century Aviator Tomcat Egg Chair, Leather and Metal, 1970s

Mid-Century Aviator Tomcat Egg Chair, Leather and Metal, 1970s

$2,476Sale Price|30% Off

Mid-Century Aviator Tomcat Egg Chair, Leather and Metal, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This armchair, inspired by Arne Jacobsen's famous Egg Chair and reinterpreted in an Aviator style, draws inspiration from the history of military aviation, drawing inspiration from t...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tandem Sling Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, c 1970
Tandem Sling Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, c 1970

Tandem Sling Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, c 1970

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Tandem Sling Armchair by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller, c 1970

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This single 'Tandem' sling armchair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, is part of the iconic modular seating system originally introduced for airports and public spaces in the mid-20th century. The design reflects the Eameses’ ability to combine industrial efficiency with refined modernist aesthetics. *NOTE, we have another one in a separate listing if you wish to create a pair of chairs. The chair features a cast aluminum frame with a sculptural profile, supporting a suspended sling seat and back upholstered in black leatherette. The tailored upholstery is tensioned within the frame, creating a supportive yet flexible seating experience while maintaining a clean, architectural silhouette. Originally conceived as part of a connected beam seating system, this example has been configured as an individual armchair, allowing it to function as a standalone piece in a variety of interior settings. The aluminum frame provides both durability and visual lightness, while the black upholstery offers a timeless and versatile palette. The gently reclined back and integrated armrests contribute to the chair’s comfort, making it well-suited for use as a lounge chair, office chair, side chair, or accent chair. Its industrial origins also lend themselves well to interiors ranging from Mid-Century Modern and Modernist to Industrial and Contemporary environments. The Eames Tandem...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s

Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s

$20,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s

By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and substantial pair of Brazilian modern lounge chairs produced by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, Brazil, circa 1960s. Executed in richly figured solid rosewood, these lounge...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Cala Armchair with Rounded Upholstered Form and Sculptural Outer Shell
Cala Armchair with Rounded Upholstered Form and Sculptural Outer Shell

Cala Armchair with Rounded Upholstered Form and Sculptural Outer Shell

$7,500 / item

Cala Armchair with Rounded Upholstered Form and Sculptural Outer Shell

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The Cala Armchair is defined by a soft, enveloping silhouette, where generous upholstery is held within a rounded sculptural outer shell. Inspired by the quiet enclosure of a shelter...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century GFM Stool in Yellow Jacquard by Casamance, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century GFM Stool in Yellow Jacquard by Casamance, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century GFM Stool in Yellow Jacquard by Casamance, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

$459

Mid Century GFM Stool in Yellow Jacquard by Casamance, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of Mid-century Giorgetti Progetti Leather Wing Armchairs
Pair of Mid-century Giorgetti Progetti Leather Wing Armchairs

Pair of Mid-century Giorgetti Progetti Leather Wing Armchairs

$9,315 / set

Pair of Mid-century Giorgetti Progetti Leather Wing Armchairs

By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Pair of vintage Progetti armchairs. Manufacture date circa 1980s by Centro Ricerche Giorgetti, Italy. Labeled and stamped on the bottom. In black leather removable upholstery and wo...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs

$7,075 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An original and bold 1970s-style design, highly seductive. These armchairs captivate the beholder and welcome those who sit in them with comfort. The armchairs feature a unique wood...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair

$2,476Sale Price / set|30% Off

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair

By Ico Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Two iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi. Elegant and comfortable, with original upholstery, but as you can see in the photo, it is worn and the seat padding needs replacing. Beec...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, GFM-142, 1960s
Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, GFM-142, 1960s

Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, GFM-142, 1960s

$2,818 / set

Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, GFM-142, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armch...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Cognac Leather
'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Cognac Leather

'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Cognac Leather

$8,962 / set

'Papillon' Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti, Cognac Leather

By Guido Maria Rosati, Giovannetti

Located in Brescia, Brescia

A striking and highly collectible pair of “Papillon” lounge chairs, designed by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti in 1972. One of the most iconic examples of Italian radical design,...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s
Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

$11,559Sale Price / set|30% Off

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Glasgow, GB

This set of four Platner armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, designed in the 1960s, represents a defining example of American mid-century modern design. Each chair is constructed ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

$919 / set

Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful pair of two stools designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Triennale Armchair Prototypes by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, with certificate
Triennale Armchair Prototypes by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, with certificate

Triennale Armchair Prototypes by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, with certificate

$88,442 / set

Triennale Armchair Prototypes by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, with certificate

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of “Triennale” Armchairs by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo, 1951 An important and rare pair of “Triennale” armchairs, designed by Gio Ponti and produced by I.S.A. Bergamo in 1951...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Joseph-André Motte pair of reupholstered armchairs, 1950s
Joseph-André Motte pair of reupholstered armchairs, 1950s

Joseph-André Motte pair of reupholstered armchairs, 1950s

$7,155 / set

Joseph-André Motte pair of reupholstered armchairs, 1950s

By Joseph-André Motte

Located in London, GB

Pair of reupholstered armchairs attributed to Joseph-Andre Motte Galeon model reupholstered in brown velvet. Stylish and comfortable with wide deep seat.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s
Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

$4,245 / set

Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

$7,547 / item

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Contemporary Vidalenta armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, conceived as part of the Vidalenta outdoor collection. With its inviting, enveloping silhouette and refined...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

$459 / item

Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa. The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

$3,419 / set

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of rare sculptural Mid-Century lounge chairs, so called "Ry-Wing", designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken & Co., Norway, circa 1970s. These stunning Scandina...

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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw
Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw

Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw

$2,900

Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet, Vibo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo, armchair, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s Rustic armchair designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seating and backrest are m...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design
Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design

Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design

$1,886Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Pair of armchairs with wooden frame, green fabric cover and gold studs, Italian design, 1940s. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to age. SIZING: Height 75 cm; wi...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century
Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century

$1,750

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an iconic Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair, widely known as the "Pretzel" chair. Designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. Originally manufactured by Plycraft...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s
Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

$5,188 / set

Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Set of 4: 2 x beautiful armchairs and 2 x stools GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

$7,750

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, lounge chair, fabric, cherry, Belgium, 1950s This well-detailed easy chair features an outstanding cherry frame in which the legs and arm...

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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Amber Stained Beech, 1950, Elegant Design
Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Amber Stained Beech, 1950, Elegant Design

Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Amber Stained Beech, 1950, Elegant Design

$3,750 / set

Danish Modern Easy Chairs in Amber Stained Beech, 1950, Elegant Design

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Lovely elegant Danish easy style chairs probably made around 1950. These chairs are very early examples of the style that became the famous Danish easy chair of the 50's and 60's. Th...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

$1,650

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The seat has a...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland
Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

$1,403 / item

Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

$4,254 / set

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery

Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery

$1,925

Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, birch, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s. Well-shaped Italian lounge chair in an olive green upholstery. The lower part of the legs are in a sharp V shape and execu...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather

$2,200 / item

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather

By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1965. Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Arm Chairs 238 in Maple Sheepskin, Asko 1940s
Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Arm Chairs 238 in Maple Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Arm Chairs 238 in Maple Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

$21,697 / set

Pair Of Ilmari Lappalainen Laila Arm Chairs 238 in Maple Sheepskin, Asko 1940s

By Asko, Ilmari Lappalainen

Located in Helsinki, FI

A pair of elegant armchairs designed by Ilmari Lappalainen and manufactured by Asko Oy in Finland in the 1940s. The chairs are reupholstered with natural sheepskin in the beautiful maple colour against the dark stained birch legs. These chairs are somehow larger than the usual Laila chairs...

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1940s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Original Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, 1960s
Original Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, 1960s

Original Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, 1960s

$9,907 / set

Original Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, 1960s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of original, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Later upholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Vintola Studio Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and NIMBUS Fabric
Set of Four Vintola Studio Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and NIMBUS Fabric

Set of Four Vintola Studio Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and NIMBUS Fabric

$5,601 / set

Set of Four Vintola Studio Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and NIMBUS Fabric

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's
Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's

Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's

$4,650 / set

Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's

By Carl Straub, Pierre Chapo, Jean Gillon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960's The chairs are in good original as found condition. The leather is "cognac" in color and ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

$4,950

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

$2,750

Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly wanted to impress the viewer with a monumental, volumetric design. The wide frame in s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Pine

Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Artifort, Knoll, and Pierre Paulin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $134,145 while the average work can sell for $3,694.

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