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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

$1,536 / 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 "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 Seymour J. Wiener, Kodawood

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

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Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Complete living room set with sofa and armchairs designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti in the 1960s
Complete living room set with sofa and armchairs designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti in the 1960s

Complete living room set with sofa and armchairs designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti in the 1960s

$1,654 / set

Complete living room set with sofa and armchairs designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti in the 1960s

By Gigi Radice

Located in taranto, IT

This extraordinary living room set, designed by the brilliant Gigi Radice in the 1960s for the prestigious Italian company Minotti, perfectly embodies the sophisticated spirit and fo...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Sesann armchair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970
Sesann armchair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970

Sesann armchair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970

$10,043

Sesann armchair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Sesann armchair designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1970s, Polyuretane, original mohair velvet, tubolar chromed steel structure, wooden base. Excellent condition. Sesann...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972
Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972

Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972

$10,097

Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia 1972

By Mario Bellini

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Le Bambole armchair designed by Mario Bellini for B&b Italia, 1972 Polyurethane structure, original cotton fabric. Excellent conditions, slight fading and small spots, le Bambole ser...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Rubber

A Pair of Walter Baermann Armchairs Prestige Furniture MCM Modern ca' 1960's
A Pair of Walter Baermann Armchairs Prestige Furniture MCM Modern ca' 1960's

A Pair of Walter Baermann Armchairs Prestige Furniture MCM Modern ca' 1960's

$2,860 / set

A Pair of Walter Baermann Armchairs Prestige Furniture MCM Modern ca' 1960's

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of Walter Baermann armchairs for Prestige Furniture, ca' 1960's. Original upholstery-time capsule intact condition. American/Danish Mid-Century style-so very early 1960's.

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

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

Gio Ponti Pair of Wingback Armchairs, Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s
Gio Ponti Pair of Wingback Armchairs, Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s

Gio Ponti Pair of Wingback Armchairs, Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s

$11,816 / set

Gio Ponti Pair of Wingback Armchairs, Italian Mid-Century Design, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Torino, Piemonte

An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s
Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

$13,750 / set

Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Almelo, NL

Paolo Buffa Pair of Sculptural Cherrywood and Rush Armchairs, Italy, 1940s Description Exceptional pair of sculptural cherrywood and hand-woven rush armchairs by Paolo Buffa, Italy...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rush, Cherry

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

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

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

$2,008 / 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

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

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

$1,890Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture

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

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Leather, 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

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

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

"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s

$6,414 / 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

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

$8,909 / 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

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Mohair

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

$2,481Sale 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

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Aluminum

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

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

$13,588 / item

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

By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, 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

Argentine Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Leather, Argentina, 1970s
Argentine Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Leather, Argentina, 1970s

Argentine Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Leather, Argentina, 1970s

$4,400 / set

Argentine Designer, Armchairs, Wood, Leather, Argentina, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark-stained wood and brown leather armchairs designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 35.0"H x 21.0"W...

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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

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

$9,000 / 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

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

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Sculpted Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Sculpted Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Sculpted Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair

$2,895 / set

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Teak Sculpted Arm Lounge Chairs - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of mid-century modern solid teak sculpted arm lounge chairs. They have spindle or slat backs with a loose back cushion. The vintage upholstery is in very good conditio...

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Teak

A Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchair, France, 1960s
A Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchair, France, 1960s

A Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchair, France, 1960s

$5,522

A Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchair, France, 1960s

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A lovely oak Guillerme et Chambron lounge chair / armchair, France, 1960s. Edition Votre Maison. Good original condition, nice patina, with what is presumably the original fabric. Fa...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of lounge armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1940.
Pair of lounge armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1940.

Pair of lounge armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1940.

$21,382

Pair of lounge armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1940.

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of lounge armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, circa 1940. Characterized by a compact yet generous form, these armchairs reveal Osvaldo Borsani's ability to shape upholstered f...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

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

$2,839 / 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

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

$7,008 / item

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

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

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

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

$4,038 / 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

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Linen, Pine

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

$2,481Sale 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

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

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Steel

Brazilian Designer, Armchair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Armchair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Armchair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

$4,800

Brazilian Designer, Armchair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An iron and rattan armchair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Apartamento 61, São Paulo. Wear consistent with age and use. Cane seat replaced. Overall Dimensi...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

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

$8,153 / set

Pair of Vintage Le Corbusier Armchairs LC1 by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Cassina

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

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Chrome

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

$463

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

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Textile, Beech

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

$926 / 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

Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960
Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960

Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960

$4,800 / set

Pair Mid-Century Modern Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, USA, c. 1960

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

An exceptional pair of campaign-style lounge chairs designed by the notable mid-century California designer Cleo Baldon for Terra Furniture, circa 1960s. Exemplifying Baldon's signat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

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

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Aluminum

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

$463 / 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

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

$9,334 / set

Pair of Mid-century Giorgetti Progetti Leather Wing Armchairs

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago

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

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

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

$19,600 / item

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

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

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable” Kiton Limited Edition Armchair Exceptional limited edition of the iconic 3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, grand modèle, durable created by Cassina in c...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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

$4,276 / 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

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

$1,890Sale 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

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

$11,596Sale Price / set|30% Off

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

By Warren Platner, Knoll

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

Materials

Steel

Jean Michael Frank "Elephant Chairs" Late 20th Century
Jean Michael Frank "Elephant Chairs" Late 20th Century

Jean Michael Frank "Elephant Chairs" Late 20th Century

$15,500

Jean Michael Frank "Elephant Chairs" Late 20th Century

Located in Palm Desert, CA

** I only ship in the Continental US ** Presented is a striking pair of sculptural lounge chairs crafted in the manner of Jean-Michel Frank, inspired by his iconic late 1930s design...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

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

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

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$4,038

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

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina
LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina

$13,588 / item

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina

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

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Charlo...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

$7,602 / 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

Materials

Metal

Vintola Studio HUG Chair in Jacquard Fabric, Modern Design from Poland
Vintola Studio HUG Chair in Jacquard Fabric, Modern Design from Poland

Vintola Studio HUG Chair in Jacquard Fabric, Modern Design from Poland

$2,186 / item

Vintola Studio HUG Chair in Jacquard Fabric, Modern Design from Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

HUG Chair Designed by Vintola Studio, HUG Chair is defined by a continuous upholstered backrest that gently wraps around the body, creating a sense of comfort and intimacy. Its scu...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

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

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

$13,661 / item

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue 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 anniv...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

$3,426 / set

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

By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken

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

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Lounge Chair in Grey Fabric and Steel
Robert Haussmann for De Sede Lounge Chair in Grey Fabric and Steel

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Lounge Chair in Grey Fabric and Steel

$3,250 / item

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Lounge Chair in Grey Fabric and Steel

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Hausmann for De Sede, lounge chair, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Switzerland, 1954 This comfortable armchair is designed with a chromed steel frame that functions as a basket...

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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s

$5,908

Paolo Buffa, Mid-Century sculptural cherrywood armchair, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

This rare and elegant mid-century solid cherry wood armchair masterfully blends rustic lines and modern sophistication typical of mid-20th-century design. The main structure is disti...

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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

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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