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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
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

$3,394 / 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

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Leather, Beech

Mid Century Big Italian Easy Armchair, Beige Wool, Walnut Wood, 1950s
Mid Century Big Italian Easy Armchair, Beige Wool, Walnut Wood, 1950s

Mid Century Big Italian Easy Armchair, Beige Wool, Walnut Wood, 1950s

$2,353Sale Price|20% Off

Mid Century Big Italian Easy Armchair, Beige Wool, Walnut Wood, 1950s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Mid-Century Italian Easy Chair, 1950s An elegant Italian mid-century easy chair from the 1950s, featuring a beautifully sculpted bentwood frame and refined, well-balanced proportion...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Wool, Bentwood

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

$734Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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

$365Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

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Textile, Beech

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs
Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

$2,684 / set

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

By Tacchini

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

$4,141Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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Textile, Beech

Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice
Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice

Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice

$4,395 / set

Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice

By Gigi Radice

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of armchairs attributed to Luigi Gigi Radice dates from the 1950s. Walnut and metal frames with two tone upholstery. Original upholstery is oxblood colored ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-26-C/writing chair, Mid-Century Modern.
Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-26-C/writing chair, Mid-Century Modern.

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-26-C/writing chair, Mid-Century Modern.

$11,000

Pierre Jeanneret, original armchair SI-26-C/writing chair, Mid-Century Modern.

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Stockholm, SE

This iconic original and very rare armchair SI-26-C / writing chair by legendary designer Pierre Jeanneret. Made insolid teak with shelf under the seat. One armrest with a small wri...

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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

$1,270Sale Price|40% Off

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet 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

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Textile, Beech

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

$3,388Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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Textile, Beech

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

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$3,394

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

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

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Chrome

1970s Vintage Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass
1970s Vintage Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

1970s Vintage Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

$2,450 / set

1970s Vintage Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

Located in Miami, FL

A vintage pair of director's chairs in salmon chenille with a brass x-base frame and wooden arm rests. Retain manufacturer's original label.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago

Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago

$3,394

Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago

By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy. Wooden frame in black color and natural wood inserts. In removable ivory col...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Wood

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

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$2,574

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, white leather upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s
Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

$7,516 / set

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Straw, Oak

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

$2,680

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in high-quality shearli...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs
Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs

Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs

$4,600 / set

Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

Great Italian design , elegant and comfortable pair of armchairs . The color will match any interior. Great and refined upholstery .

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

$2,080

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in a natural hessian fa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Burlap

Pair Tall Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati, Italy, 1950's
Pair Tall Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati, Italy, 1950's

Pair Tall Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati, Italy, 1950's

$2,400 / set

Pair Tall Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati, Italy, 1950's

By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti

Located in Rochester, NY

In the style Gio Ponti, a great looking pair of large tall wing back rattan armchairs in overall nicely aged original warm honey colored surface. Designed by Lio Carminati, Italy cir...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Cane

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s
Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

$2,070Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, 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

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Textile, 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

$5,266 / 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

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Bouclé, 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

$5,295 / 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

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Bouclé, Beech

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

$4,800

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

$706Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were manuf...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960
Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

$16,900 / set

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

By Probel, Jean Gillon

Located in Vienna, AT

Paddel pair of arm-chairs by Jean Gillon for Probel, in cognac leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable chairs in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a matching sofa (3 ...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Bruno Rey Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1971
Bruno Rey Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1971

Bruno Rey Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1971

$1,200 / set

Bruno Rey Mid-Century Modern Leather Armchairs, Switzerland, 1971

By Bruno Rey, Dietiker

Located in Portland, OR

Pair of armchairs by Bruno Rey. Manufactured by Dietiker. Switzerland, 1971. Supple burgundy pebbled leather seats float within dark stained beech steam bent frames. Elegant, modern ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry, Red Upholstery, Mid-Century, 1960s
Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry, Red Upholstery, Mid-Century, 1960s

Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry, Red Upholstery, Mid-Century, 1960s

$2,350

Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry, Red Upholstery, Mid-Century, 1960s

By Gerrit Rietveld, Rob Parry

Located in Dronten, NL

An iconic Lotus Lounge Chair designed by Dutch modernist Rob Parry, presented here in a striking red upholstery that accentuates its sculptural silhouette. Originally conceived in t...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

C140 "Playboy" armchair by Jens Risom, USA, circa 1960
C140 "Playboy" armchair by Jens Risom, USA, circa 1960

C140 "Playboy" armchair by Jens Risom, USA, circa 1960

$1,580

C140 "Playboy" armchair by Jens Risom, USA, circa 1960

By Jens Risom

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Model C140 armchair, known as the Playboy chair, designed by Jens Risom around 1960 and produced by Risom Manufacturing Corp., North Grosvenordale, Connecticut. The frame is crafte...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

$3,979

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

By Marcel Breuer, Knoll

Located in Vilnius, LT

Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s
Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

$5,071 / set

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of beautiful Solid Oak Armchairs from the 1940s which also feature a wide couch as an extra option to match. The chairs were produced entirely in Denmark, with its previous ow...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Oak

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

$6,200 / item

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This luxurious armchair is a study in elegant curves and sophisticated materials. It features a plush, upholstered seat and a beautifully defined wraparound back, which provides both...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Ebony

Rare Rotating Giro Armchair by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gavina 1962
Rare Rotating Giro Armchair by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gavina 1962

Rare Rotating Giro Armchair by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gavina 1962

$11,586

Rare Rotating Giro Armchair by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Gavina 1962

By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni

Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT

Rare Giro armchair by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni. A comfortable and unexpected office chair, produced in few pieces by Gavina in 1962. The circular rotating seat rests ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchair, 1950s
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchair, 1950s

Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchair, 1950s

$2,995

Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchair, 1950s

By Heritage-Henredon, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern or Arts & Crafts "Taliesin" armchair or dining captain chair By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon USA, 1950s Sculpted mahogany fra...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

$550Sale Price / set|40% Off

Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard 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

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Textile, Beech

2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s
2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s

2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s

$5,865 / set

2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s

By Bruno Mathsson, Arne Norell, Henning Kjærnulf, De Sede

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Extraordinary and impressive pair of Danish lounge chairs. The chairs' Brutalist style and expression have reminiscences from the Bauhaus style of the 1920s and especially the late...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Oak, Leather

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s

$1,706

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Crafted in Danish pine in the 1970s, this lounge chair stands as a quietly light hearted yet imposing piece, its patina warm and luminous. The grain of the wood follows a graceful pa...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Pair of Midcentury Tiger Velvet Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Midcentury Tiger Velvet Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Midcentury Tiger Velvet Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

$4,681Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Midcentury Tiger Velvet Armchairs, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, Pol...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs, Paolo Buffa, 1950s
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs, Paolo Buffa, 1950s

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs, Paolo Buffa, 1950s

$7,800 / set

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs, Paolo Buffa, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa, La Permanente Mobili Cantù

Located in Buccinasco, MI

This elegant pair of Italian mid-century armchairs, attributed to Paolo Buffa, beautifully reflects the refined balance between sculptural form and artisanal craftsmanship that chara...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Cherry

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

$4,800 / set

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood, cane and mohair armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Cane, Wood

Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs

Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs

$4,741 / set

Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs

By Marco Zanuso

Located in London, GB

A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair " Ideally for someone who wishes to re-uphols...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987
Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987

Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987

$2,691

Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

The armchair J. Lang, designed in 1987 by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph, is a striking, sculptural piece of furniture with a strong iconic character. The generously dimensioned se...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s

$3,277Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti
a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti

a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti

$45,000 / set

a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Albany, NY

Designer : Gio Ponti Item: a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs Manufacturer: (Pierantonio) Bonacina Material: ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s
Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s

Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s

$5,800 / set

Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Odense, DK

Presenting a beautiful pair of “Sirocco” armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. Crafted with stained ash wood frames and...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

$1,950

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair
Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair

$16,663 / set

Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht Chairs, Cassina, Newly Upholstered in Pure Mohair

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A pair of Gerrit Rietveld Utrecht armchairs, produced by Cassina, and newly upholstered in a soft, luxurious, golden brown 100% mohair fabric. Cassina labels to the underneath. Price...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

$4,883 / item

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

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

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s

$7,700

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, OPE Möbler

Located in Prague, New Town

'Skrindan' armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light sheepski...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping
Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping

Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping

$5,870 / item

Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This stylish and inviting armchair is a study in soft, sculpted form. It features a plush, generously upholstered seat and backrest designed for superior comfort. The chair's most di...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort

$16,092 / item

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort

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

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The LC3 implements the logic of modernity sepa...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.
Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.

$9,413Sale Price / set|20% Off

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition

$14,044 / set

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition

By Arflex, Marco Zanuso

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Pair of old edition Marco Zanuso lady chair for Arflex 1950's. Brass legs. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, Ivory, 100% wool velvet fabric.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

$2,400

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic & very early George Nakashima design, the spindle back straight chair. This 1940's example is made of solid Birch with signature saddle seat. Probably refinished at some po...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia
1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia

$6,285Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia

By Svend Skipper

Located in London, GB

Svend Skipper's wing armchair design features boucle fabric upholstery and teak wood arm endings and feet, capturing the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design. Fully restored, ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

$3,996

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Poul Kjærholm PK-22 with a frame of steel, seat and back with original patinated cane. Designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956. Good vintage condition with original cane. Age related sig...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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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