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

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$3,960

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

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

$8,036 / 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

Materials

Chrome

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

$9,201 / 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

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

"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s

$6,289 / 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

Materials

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

$8,735 / 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

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s
Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s

$2,317 / set

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s - Price is for the pair - Bent Beech frames  - New cream Boucle fabric - Designed By Frantisek Jirak - By Tatra Nabytok - ...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

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

$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

$3,992Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

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

$3,960 / 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

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

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

$6,871 / item

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

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

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

Materials

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

$13,394 / item

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

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

$13,394 / item

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

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

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

$7,840Sale Price / set|20% Off

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

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

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

$1,980 / 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

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

$2,445Sale 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

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

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

$26,000 / set

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

Ghost Drapery Armchairs
Ghost Drapery Armchairs

Ghost Drapery Armchairs

$2,650

Ghost Drapery Armchairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Chic mid century inspired pair of ghost drapery armchairs hand crafted with a durable metal frame wrapped in reed with a tight elegant form. Priced individually.

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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

$13,394 / item

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

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

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

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

$2,783 / 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

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Linen, 1980s
Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Linen, 1980s

Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Linen, 1980s

$9,783 / set

Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Offwhite Linen, 1980s

By Maison Baguès

Located in Salzburg, AT

Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Beige-Colored Linen, 1980s Light-footed and stylish armchairs in Bamboo design. The sides and backrest are adorned with a...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

$454

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

Paolo Buffa, Pair of mid-century sculptural cherrywood armchairs, Italy 1940s
Paolo Buffa, Pair of mid-century sculptural cherrywood armchairs, Italy 1940s

Paolo Buffa, Pair of mid-century sculptural cherrywood armchairs, Italy 1940s

$11,530 / item

Paolo Buffa, Pair of mid-century sculptural cherrywood armchairs, Italy 1940s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Argelato, BO

This is a pair of elegant armchairs designed by Paolo Buffa, crafted from solid cherry wood with a warm reddish-brown hue. The high, slightly inclined backrest features three wavy cr...

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1940s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

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

$16,404 / set

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

Materials

Steel

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

$2,445Sale 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

Materials

Velvet, 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

$7,454 / item

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

By Cassina, Patricia Urquiola

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

Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s
Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s

Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s

$6,200 / set

Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of safari armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs feature a rosewood frame combined with rich...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Paulistano Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto
Pair of Paulistano Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto

Pair of Paulistano Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto

$6,800 / set

Pair of Paulistano Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha for Objekto

By Paulo Mendes da Rocha, OBJEKTO

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A chic pair of genuine labeled cantilevered 'Paulistano' lounge chairs in optional leather and chromed steel designed by Paulo Mendes da Rocha (Brazil 1928-2021) and produced by Objekto in France. Designed in 1957 for the Clube Atlético Paulistano in São Paulo, Brazil, the Paulistano chairs...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940
Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940

Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940

$1,980 / set

Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

**Set of 5 vintage folding director's chairs** A set of five folding “director's” chairs, combining functional simplicity with vintage charm. The frames are made of dark-stained woo...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Canvas

Pair Of Vintage 'Orange Slice' Chairs By Pierre Paulin Circa 1970s
Pair Of Vintage 'Orange Slice' Chairs By Pierre Paulin Circa 1970s

Pair Of Vintage 'Orange Slice' Chairs By Pierre Paulin Circa 1970s

$2,720 / set

Pair Of Vintage 'Orange Slice' Chairs By Pierre Paulin Circa 1970s

By Artifort

Located in Norwich, England

Pair of vintage 'Orange Slice' chairs by Pierre Paulin. Circa 1970s. While unlabelled, the proportions, stance and construction follow the well known Paulin design by Artifort. The ...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

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

$908 / 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

Materials

Textile, 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, Jean Gillon, Pierre Chapo

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

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s
Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

$4,484Sale Price / set|30% Off

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A pair of iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù, 1950. The armchair has been completely restored and upholstered in cream-colored bouclé-effect fabric, ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, 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

$454 / 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

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

$4,193 / 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

Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Soft Alpaca Velvet and Walnut Base
Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Soft Alpaca Velvet and Walnut Base

Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Soft Alpaca Velvet and Walnut Base

$4,400Sale Price / item|20% Off

Sculptural Swivel Lounge Chair in Soft Alpaca Velvet and Walnut Base

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

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 Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy
Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy

Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy

$5,648 / set

Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy

By Guglielmo Berchicci, Giovannetti

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic pair of Jetsons swivel armchairs in glossy white fiberglass and charming leather in a soft sage green tone. These stylish and incredibly comfortable armchairs were designed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

$5,124 / 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

Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Velvet Upholstery, Circa 1930s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Velvet Upholstery, Circa 1930s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Velvet Upholstery, Circa 1930s

$11,064

Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Velvet Upholstery, Circa 1930s

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of Italian armchairs, Italy, circa 1930s. These elegant armchairs feature a softly curved and enveloping silhouette characteristic of Italian design from the 1930s. The rounded ...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s
Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s

$9,000

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of mid-century Italian armchairs, this refined pair combines elegant proportions with luxurious comfort. Resting on slender brass legs, their sculptural silhouette...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs
A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs

A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs

$4,900 / set

A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of vintage MR20 cantilevered cane armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International. This design traces back to the chair Mies presented in 1927 at the Weissenhof Estate ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s
Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

$5,500 / set

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs are crafted with a solid frame in ash and a wa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

$3,377 / 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

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

$1,386 / 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

Pair of Tamiami Green Brown Jordan Armchairs Outdoor Patio Chairs Brown Jordan
Pair of Tamiami Green Brown Jordan Armchairs Outdoor Patio Chairs Brown Jordan

Pair of Tamiami Green Brown Jordan Armchairs Outdoor Patio Chairs Brown Jordan

$850 / set

Pair of Tamiami Green Brown Jordan Armchairs Outdoor Patio Chairs Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan

Located in Rochester, NY

Green strapped classic pair of Brown Jordan Tamiami armchairs. The lightweight tubular aluminum frames are painted the original green with green diamond weave comfortable plastic st...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric

$8,174 / set

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

(US tax includeed fast shipping) A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday com...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

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

$5,532 / 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 Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s
Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

$52,412 / set

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare pair of French mid century wooden "X-chairs" in light stained teak and a red decorative and original leather by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India 1950s In good vintage an...

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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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

Materials

Fabric

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

$5,241 / 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

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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