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Leather Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
( 1 ) Wassily style chrome frame armchair with iconic straps for the seats, backs and arms
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Leather Mid-Century Lounge Chair
Leather Mid-Century Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 30.51 in D 25.5 in
Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern collapsible rocking chair with leather straps. Strong wood frame with thick
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
Folding Leather Strap Rocking Chair
H 44.25 in W 26 in D 33 in
Four French Mid-Century Modern Leather Strap Chairs Attributed to Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
4 Rare, French Midcentury Modern leather strap side chairs attributed to Jacques Adnet. The pieces
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Set of Eight Henredon Leather Strap Dining Chairs for Restoration
By Henredon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
are finish losses to the leather straps as well as a few strap breaks (please see photos). Some
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Mid-Century Modern Leather Strap Chair Attributed to Borge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Scandinavian Mid-century Modern design leather lounge / club / slipper chair with back and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Slipper Chairs

Mid Century Leather / Iron Lounge Chair
By John Woodard
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A black wrought iron framed lounge chair having black leather strap arms and brass hardware with
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Mid Century Leather / Iron Lounge Chair
Mid Century Leather / Iron Lounge Chair
H 30.25 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Mid-Late 20th Century Chair Brown Velvet Campaign Style X Base Sling Arm Straps
Located in Topeka, KS
the frame, leather straps, and chrome detail resolves the chairs over-all exotic appeal… it is
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20th Century Unknown Campaign Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Black Leather and Chrome Wassily Style Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This pair of Black Leather and Chrome Wassily Style Chairs exude the timeless elegance of Mid
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

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Leather

Swedish Teak Easy Chair with Leather Straps
Located in San Diego, CA
gorgeous from all angles. Solid teak cantilever frames with good quality leather straps on the back. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Vintage leather strap dining chairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of very rare and unique wooden dining chairs with black leather straps as seats. High quality
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage leather strap dining chairs, 1970s
Vintage leather strap dining chairs, 1970s
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Mid-century Leather Chrome Lounge Chair By Sigurd Ressell for Restoration
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Norwegian Mid Century design with heavy chrome frame and comfortable worn leather padded
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1950s Rustic Leather Strap Chairs Hermanos Soto Mexico
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Mexican Mahogany Wood Rustic Leather straps all well-worn and beautifully aged. Maker label
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Spanish Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair Attributed to Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
A single Spanish midcentury leather strap slipper chair in black leather with each strap interlaced
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Modern Neoclassical Leather Strap Chair and Ottoman Attr. Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical black leather strap lounge / slipper chair and ottoman
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Modern Neoclassical Black Leather Strap Chairs Attributed Pierre Lottier
By Pierre Lottier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and timeless pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical black leather strap lounge or
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Palecek Set of Four Mid-Century Rattan, Leather and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of 4 mid century rattan and leather straps and Upholstered dining chairs. Two arm cahirs and
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Rattan

Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Leather Chrome Dining chairs by Sam Larsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Sam Larsson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Modern leather and chrome designed by Sam Larsson for Dux of
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid century Leather Chrome Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Leather chrome round tube lounge chair and ottoman by Sigurd Ressell. Falcon Chair and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Carlo de Carli Leather lounge chair and ottoman, Italy 1970s
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in Almelo, NL
stylish lounge chair and ottoman set, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, adds a sophisticated touch
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Kaare Klint, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Safari Lounge Chairs, Tan Leather, 1940s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Kaare Klint Danish Mid-Century Modern Safari Lounge Chairs, Rasmussen Pair of Safari
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barcelona Style Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of vintage lounge chairs features wide tufted vinyl seats, strap seat webbing and sleek
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

A Pair of Vintage Mid Century Mexican Modern Iron Leather Lounge Chairs 1950s
By Arturo Pani
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of modernist Mexican lounge chairs circa 1950s Enameled iron frames / leather strap sling
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Iron

Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair Mid Century Modern
By Eric Merthen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair. Original Dark Green Leather. Some restoration on one strap on seat.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

1960s Arne Norell Rosewood Leather Sling Sirocco Safari Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Scanform, Arne Norell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The Sirocco safari chair designed by Arne Norell in 1966. This example is in camel-colored leather
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Vintage 1960s Colombian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Solid Ash Danish Style Cognac Leather Strap 128 Lounge Chairs by De La Espada
By De La Espada
Located in Chattanooga, TN
superb. The solid, honey colored ash wood contrasts perfectly with the dark cognac leather straps. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Miraculous Set of 14 Walnut Danish Style Leather Strap Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Mies van Der Rohe Barcelona Style Mid Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
pair of Barcelona chairs. These chairs feature black tufted leather seats and backs, and a full
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Superb Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An enviable set of vintage oak and leather strap dining armchairs having heavy woven leather straps
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Set of Six Leather and Oak Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of of classy strap work leather dining chairs. Holland, c1970s. Wooden frames, believed to
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Late 20th Century Dutch Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Overstuffed Italian Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chair features a back bolster with surrounding leather belt strap. Matching ottoman also features a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Miraculous Rare Set of 8 Leather Strap Dining Chairs by Tomlinson, dated 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Exceptional beech construction with woven leather straps. Exquisite design, quality and craftsmanship. An
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Leather

Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
frame and new straps and batting this paradigmatic Model CH 25 chair is ready for a literal lifetime
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

1970s Marcel Breuer White Leather Wassily Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in San Gabriel, CA
genuine chair, however we can not authenticate. Leather straps have significant wear but no rips or
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Leather Campaign Folding Chair by Valenti, 1960s
By Valenti
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare leather campaign folding chair manufactured by Valenti in 1960s. This chair is
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs

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Brass

Leather Campaign Folding Chair by Valenti, 1960s
Leather Campaign Folding Chair by Valenti, 1960s
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Restored Mid-Century Modern Plycraft White George Mulhauser Mr. Chair & Ottoman
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
below and let us know if you want chair A or B when you order. Mid-Century Modern Mr. Chairs designed
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Model Tail 4 by Heinz Witthoeft
By Heinz Witthoeft
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Lounge Chair Model Tail 4 with wood frame, metal pin joint, terracotta leather and leather straps
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Spruce

Leather Tucroma Chair by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Chino Hills, CA
seat, are elegantly suspended by two broad saddle leather straps, a nod to the company's esteemed
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair, Mid Century Kaare Klint Safari Chairs in Brown Canvas and Ash Frame
By Kaare Klint
Located in Round Top, TX
seating comfort. The patina of the leather arm strap and lower buckle and strap underneath the seat and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Canvas, Wood, Ash

"New York" Brown Leather Lounge Chair by Katavolos Littell Kelley for Laverne
By Laverne Originals
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"New York" Brown Leather Lounge Chair Designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Set of Two '2' Italian Patinaed Metal and Leather Strap Armchairs, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
. When this moment comes, why limit yourself to only one? This set of two chairs is constructed from
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs in mahogany which are either by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Four Jens Risom Style Woven Leather Strap Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of four rare Mid-century modern style dining armchairs featuring thick woven, or
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
to design, combining solid Brazilian hardwood, leather straps, and original foam upholstery to create
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lounge Chairs, Lacquer & Leather, Italian Design, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Lacquer; Leather; Leather Straps; Cushions; Lounge Chair; Two-Seater; 1970s; Mid
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Italian Set of Four Hand-Stitched Leather and Chrome Chairs
Located in New York, NY
leather simply strapped over the back adds to the elegance of this set.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

“Montreal” Chairs Designed by Otto Frei in Stained Beech & Leather, 1960s
By Otto Frei
Located in Hellouw, NL
Extraordinary “Montreal” chairs designed by Otto Frei in stained beech and leather from 1967. The
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Costa Rican Campaign Style Teak Brown Leather Folding Rocker Rocking Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Costa Rican Campaign Style teak brown leather folding rocker rocking chair. Item features hick
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Mid-20th Century Costa Rican Campaign Rocking Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Grand Lounge Chair in Black Patinated Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, Italy, 1970s. Grand and bulky lounge chair. Completely covered in high
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Grand Lounge Chair in Black Patinated Leather
Grand Lounge Chair in Black Patinated Leather
H 24.41 in W 44.89 in D 38.59 in
Gianfranco Frattini Italian Bamboo, Leather and Brass Campaign Chairs, ca 1960
Located in New York, NY
brass stretchers and detailing and caramel leather sling seats. (The chairs fold with leather straps
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Black Leather Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Model 317 Desk Chair, Teak & Leather for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
, genuine leather hide this visually arresting chair is ideal for those searching for the perfect accent or
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Safari Chairs by Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen 4 Hansen
By Karen & Ebbe Clemmensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
leather straps. Green fabric is good and strong with no damage but a little sun bleached. Brass accents
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pace Collection Argenta Lucite Chairs in Italian Leather
By Pace Collection
Located in Saint Louis, US
refinished with smooth black calfskin leather, which includes the supportive under-straps. They are later Mid
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

PAIR Italian Midcentury Bamboo & Stitched Leather Lounge Chairs, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet, Hermès
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Bamboo, Rattan and hand-Stitched cowhide leather
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Ari Lounge Chair by Arne Norell Leather, 1960s, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
1966. This vintage rugged and beautifully aged chair comes with it's original leather cushion, straps
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

RH Oviedo American Style Brown Leather Upholstered Swivel / Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American-Style tufted brown leather upholostered swivel / desk chair in channeled brown
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

1960s Modern Rosewood Leather Club Chair Brazilian Style of Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Club Chair. Elegant wood grain. New cushion in black Faux Leather
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Marco Comolli Lounge Chair in Walnut and Beige Leather
By Marco Comolli, ICF De Padova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
evenly spaced vertical leather straps. This chair is still in its original light brown leather, which has
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Tan Leather and Oak Ojai Lounge Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Ojai lounge chair features a solid white oak or solid walnut base and a single tufted leather
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Midcentury Leather Strap Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of midcentury leather strap chairs available for sale. The range of distinct midcentury leather strap chairs — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are 622 antique and vintage midcentury leather strap chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 36 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of midcentury leather strap chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of midcentury leather strap chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern midcentury leather strap chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made midcentury leather strap chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Guido Faleschini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Midcentury Leather Strap Chairs?

Midcentury leather strap chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,669, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $49,156.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.