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Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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 Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Pair of Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

Pair of Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

$9,975 / set

Pair of Powder Blue Mohair Velvet Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This pair of swiveling "Nautilus" chairs by Vladimir Kagan, crafted in America circa 1970, is a quintessential example of Kagan’s visionary design. Renowned for his sculptural approa...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Velvet

Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Birch Armrests Halabala Style 1940s
Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Birch Armrests Halabala Style 1940s

Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Birch Armrests Halabala Style 1940s

$5,800 / set

Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs with Birch Armrests Halabala Style 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the 1940's with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Birch in a really nice color. Somewhat r...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish Otto Schulz style Low Mid century Lounge Chair in Oak and Shearling 1940s
Danish Otto Schulz style Low Mid century Lounge Chair in Oak and Shearling 1940s

Danish Otto Schulz style Low Mid century Lounge Chair in Oak and Shearling 1940s

$6,400

Danish Otto Schulz style Low Mid century Lounge Chair in Oak and Shearling 1940s

By Otto Schulz

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic 1940s Otto Schulz style lounge chair made by unknown Danish master carpenter sometime in the 1930s or 1940s. The style is similar to that of Schulz with the typical separat...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Model 2 + Stool, Beech with Webbing 1970s
Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Model 2 + Stool, Beech with Webbing 1970s

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Model 2 + Stool, Beech with Webbing 1970s

$3,047

Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Lounge Chair Model 2 + Stool, Beech with Webbing 1970s

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Scandinavian modern easy chair and lounge chair with stool model 2 Pernilla manufactured by Dux of Sweden. Designed by architect and designer Bruno Mathsson in 1944. The frame is m...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Fabric

1950s Fritz Hansen Style Lounge Chair In Green Velvet With Oak Armrests. Denmark
1950s Fritz Hansen Style Lounge Chair In Green Velvet With Oak Armrests. Denmark

1950s Fritz Hansen Style Lounge Chair In Green Velvet With Oak Armrests. Denmark

$3,018Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Fritz Hansen Style Lounge Chair In Green Velvet With Oak Armrests. Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Elegant mid-century Danish lounge chair from the 1950s, executed in rich green velour upholstery. The design reflects the refined and organic aesthetic associated with the Fritz Hans...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Pine

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

$940 / 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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

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

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

$470 / 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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Sven Ivar Dysthe Model 7001H Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Sven Ivar Dysthe Model 7001H Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Sven Ivar Dysthe Model 7001H Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

$2,900 / set

Sven Ivar Dysthe Model 7001H Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Dokka Mobler, Sven Ivar Dysthe

Located in Lutz, FL

An uncommon High Back Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman set designed by Sven Ivar Dysthe for Dokka Mobler Norway. A well documented design however as no tags are present....

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Mid Century Angel Pazmino Hand Tooled Leather Sling Safari Chairs
Set of 2 Mid Century Angel Pazmino Hand Tooled Leather Sling Safari Chairs

Set of 2 Mid Century Angel Pazmino Hand Tooled Leather Sling Safari Chairs

$6,900 / set

Set of 2 Mid Century Angel Pazmino Hand Tooled Leather Sling Safari Chairs

Located in Lutz, FL

Set of 2 Hand Tooled Leather Sling Safari Lounge Chairs by Angel Pazmino, Ecuador, c. 1960's, original metal tags on front cross stretcher and paper tags on underside of leather seat...

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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

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

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

$2,169 / item

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

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956
Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956

Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956

$3,373

Early Eames RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair leather for Herman Miller, 1951–1956

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Early production RKR-1 Wire Mesh Rocking Chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and introduced by Herman Miller in 1951. This example retains its original one-piece leather cover, pl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet
Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet

Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet

$2,250 / set

Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of 1970s vintage low tan leather scoop lounge chairs with chrome feet. Tufted curved armless low lounge chairs. Shows little signs of use and wear on leather. Very comfortable a...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Boucle Rocking Chair
Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Boucle Rocking Chair

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Boucle Rocking Chair

$2,895

Expertly Restored - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Boucle Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This mid-century modern sculpted walnut rocking chair beautifully marries organic form with relaxed comfort, showcasing the era’s commitment to human-centered design. The sculpted wa...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Henning Kjærnulf, Lounge Chairs in Oak and Textile, Danish Mid Century, 1960s
Henning Kjærnulf, Lounge Chairs in Oak and Textile, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

Henning Kjærnulf, Lounge Chairs in Oak and Textile, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

$5,280 / set

Henning Kjærnulf, Lounge Chairs in Oak and Textile, Danish Mid Century, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A refined pair of Danish Modern lounge chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. The chairs embody the sculptural yet functional qualities character...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Fabric, Textile

Danish Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak & Wool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Danish Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak & Wool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Danish Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak & Wool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

$7,800 / set

Danish Modern, A Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak & Wool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Odense, DK

A fascinating sculptural pair of Danish modern lounge chairs in the manner of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf. Made in solid oak and the original brown savak wool upholstery. Made in the 19...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux
Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux

Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux

$2,790

Vintage Pernilla Armchair by Bruno Mathsson for Dux

By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Chicago, IL

Pernilla 69 lounge chair by DUX Sweden, circa 1970 laminated and steam-bent beech, canvas webbing chair: 38½ h × 29½ w × 35 d in Condition: Good overall condition. General wear exi...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Arne Norell “Ilona” Lounge Chair in Stained Beech and Leather, Mid 20th Century
Arne Norell “Ilona” Lounge Chair in Stained Beech and Leather, Mid 20th Century

Arne Norell “Ilona” Lounge Chair in Stained Beech and Leather, Mid 20th Century

$2,480

Arne Norell “Ilona” Lounge Chair in Stained Beech and Leather, Mid 20th Century

By Aneby Mobler, Arne Norell

Located in Odense, DK

A fine example of a mid-century Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Arne Norell. This Ilona model combines elegant form with great comfort. Crafted with a stained beechwood frame a...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Upholstered Lounge Chair ca. 1950
Danish Upholstered Lounge Chair ca. 1950

Danish Upholstered Lounge Chair ca. 1950

$2,750

Danish Upholstered Lounge Chair ca. 1950

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Nice large Danish Lounge chair probably made around 1950. Made after older methods with coils springs in the backrest and seat but with a loose cushion added which became popular aro...

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Italian Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chair with Black Leather Cushion, 1960s
Italian Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chair with Black Leather Cushion, 1960s

Italian Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chair with Black Leather Cushion, 1960s

$2,349 / item

Italian Rattan and Bamboo Lounge Chair with Black Leather Cushion, 1960s

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

his low lounge chair presents a relaxed yet carefully balanced presence, defined by its compact proportions and open structure. The profile is deliberately understated, with a low se...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Beech
Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Beech

Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Beech

$6,400 / set

Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Beech

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super elegant and charming 1940s- pair of lounge chair in the style of Alfred Christensen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Wooden armrest accents in bro...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Style of Pierre Jeanneret in Cowhide, c. 1950s
Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Style of Pierre Jeanneret in Cowhide, c. 1950s

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Style of Pierre Jeanneret in Cowhide, c. 1950s

$5,421

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in Style of Pierre Jeanneret in Cowhide, c. 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A beautiful Mid-Century lounge chair produced in Norway, c 1950s, in the style of Pierre Jeanneret. Solid wood frame with a straightforward, structural design typical of the period. ...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Beech

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, France, 1930s
French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, France, 1930s

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, France, 1930s

$7,200 / set

French Designer, Lounge Chairs, Metal, Fabric, France, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of bronze-painted tubular steel and fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in France, c. 1930s. Moderate to heavy wear to metal frame. Fraying to vintage fabric. ...

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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Cognac Leather Reclining Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Cognac Leather Reclining Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Cognac Leather Reclining Lounge Chair

$1,650 / set

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood & Cognac Leather Reclining Lounge Chair

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Rosewood, Cognac Leather This Mid-Century Modern reclining lounge chair by Göte Möbler Nässjö exemplifies Scandinavian comfort and craftsmanship from the 1970s, designed for everyday living rather than formal display. Upholstered in original cognac leather, the chair was meant to age gracefully, developing a rich patina through years of use in living rooms and reading corners. The sculpted rosewood frame provides both visual warmth and structural strength, while the reclining mechanism allows the sitter to effortlessly shift between upright and relaxed positions. Subtle button tufting and softly contoured armrests enhance long-term comfort, making this a piece intended for extended lounging rather than occasional seating. Paired with its matching ottoman, the chair becomes a functional centerpiece—perfectly suited for conversation, reading, or unwinding at the end of the day. Fun Historical Fact During the 1960s and 1970s, Swedish manufacturers like Göte Möbler focused heavily on ergonomic seating, responding to a growing cultural emphasis on comfort, wellness, and time spent at home. Reclining lounge chairs became especially popular in Scandinavian households, where long winters encouraged cozy interiors and functional furniture. Rosewood was prized during this era for its durability and striking grain, often reserved for higher-end designs. Today, original Swedish recliners...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s
Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s

Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s

$5,777 / set

Vintage Alky Chairs in Off-White Fabric by Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Giancarlo Piretti

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

A pair of beautiful Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs reupholstered in luxurious off-white wool-cotton blend fabric produced by a highly recognized textile manufacturer Chase Erwin fro...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

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

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

$3,011

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

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool, Bentwood

Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs
Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs

Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs

$6,400 / set

Pair of Birte Iversen Danish 1950's Pair of Lounge Chairs

By Birte Iversen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant pair of 1950s lounge chairs by Birte Iversen and made in Denmark sometime in the 1950's. Small scale and super elegant. Very versatile design solid and sturdy construction. B...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury
1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury

1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury

$6,200 / set

1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the early 1930-40s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Birch with great grain and patin...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric
1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric

1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric

$1,827Sale Price|20% Off

1940s, Danish Slipper Chair Newly Upholstered in Botanical Fabric

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and elegant Danish slipper chair dating from the 1940s, showcasing the refined craftsmanship and organic design language characteristic of mid-century Scandinavian furnitur...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Oak
Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Oak

Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Oak

$6,400 / set

Pair of Danish 1940-50s Lounge Chairs with Carved Armrests in Oak

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s pair of lounge chairs in the style of Mogens Lassen with a very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller sp...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Arne Norell Pair of 'Ari' Lounge Chairs in Steel and Patinated Leather 1960s
Arne Norell Pair of 'Ari' Lounge Chairs in Steel and Patinated Leather 1960s

Arne Norell Pair of 'Ari' Lounge Chairs in Steel and Patinated Leather 1960s

$19,757 / set

Arne Norell Pair of 'Ari' Lounge Chairs in Steel and Patinated Leather 1960s

By Arne Norell

Located in Meer, VAN

Arne Norell Pair of 'Ari' Lounge Chairs in Steel and Patinated Leather, Sweden 1960s A very nice pair of Arne Norell ‘Ari’ lounge chairs in steel and patinated brown / green leather...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

$14,500 / set

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and blue velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to fabric. Staining on seat cushions, top edge of backrests, and back-facing pa...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

$7,600

Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A blue velvet and stained wood lounge chair likely designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Reupholstery recommended. A 1” long tear in fabric of right arm. Light staining to fab...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Shearling, Mid-Century, Denmark c. 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Shearling, Mid-Century, Denmark c. 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Shearling, Mid-Century, Denmark c. 1940s

$6,023

Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair in Shearling, Mid-Century, Denmark c. 1940s

Located in Hønefoss, 30

A Danish cabinetmaker lounge chair from the 1940s, Denmark. Upholstered in shearling with a solid wood frame. Simple, well-balanced proportions and solid craftsmanship.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Czech Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s
Czech Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s

Czech Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s

$7,800 / set

Czech Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Czech Republic, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of dark-stained wood and green fabric lounge chairs likely designed and produced in the Czech Republic, 1930s. One has loose fabric on top edge of backrest. Very minor scuff...

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1930s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

$2,800

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A stunning Danish Modern lounge chair in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in solid oak with reupholstered cushions in high-quality shearling lambswool. Made in the 1960...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak, Wool

Pair of Marco Zanuso “Senior” Lounge Chairs
Pair of Marco Zanuso “Senior” Lounge Chairs

Pair of Marco Zanuso “Senior” Lounge Chairs

$12,800 / set

Pair of Marco Zanuso “Senior” Lounge Chairs

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Marco Zanuso “Senior” Lounge Chairs Newly upholstered in mustard bouclé Brass Legs, Italy, circa 1960 Available to view in-situ at our Miami gallery.

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Italy, 1930s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Italy, 1930s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Italy, 1930s

$8,800 / set

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Italy, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded walnut lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1930s. Minor evidence of wear with mild scuffing throughout. One chair at slightly lower angle. Overall D...

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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s

$8,200 / set

Danish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Pine, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three blue, red, yellow fabric and pine lounge chairs designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s. Mild wear to fabric cushions. Minor scratches and imperfections throughou...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Pine

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

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

$16,931 / set

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

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

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

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Alpaca

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey

$38,400 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of club chairs, reupholstered in mohair "Bold - Forest" by Pierre Frey, stained beech, Italy, 1940s With its spacious design and fresh mohair upholstery in a rich forest green...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Beech

All-Black Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller 1970s
All-Black Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller 1970s

All-Black Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller 1970s

$4,577Sale Price|20% Off

All-Black Eames Lounge Chair by Herman Miller 1970s

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in The Hague, NL

Rare and elegant all-black edition of the iconic Eames Lounge Chair, produced by Herman Miller. This version features black plywood shells combined with black leather upholstery, cre...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen
Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen

$3,750

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Armrests in Beech by Alfred Christensen

By Alfred Christensen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully carved natural beech wood. Nice slim elegant ...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s

Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s

$16,500 / set

Gio Ponti, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of red, brown, blue velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by Dassi, Italy, 1950s. Vintage fabric in fair to distressed condition, reupholstery reco...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Vladimir Kagan For Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs In Velvet
Vladimir Kagan For Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs In Velvet

Vladimir Kagan For Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs In Velvet

$13,500 / set

Vladimir Kagan For Directional Swivel Lounge Chairs In Velvet

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

Amazing pair of 1980's Vladimir Kagan design for Directional swivel lounge chairs, the chairs were purchased from the original owner who got them from the Vladimir Kagan showroom in ...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Finnish Modern, Shell Form Lounge Chairs, Beige Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s
Finnish Modern, Shell Form Lounge Chairs, Beige Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Finnish Modern, Shell Form Lounge Chairs, Beige Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s

$17,000 / set

Finnish Modern, Shell Form Lounge Chairs, Beige Shearling, Wood, Finland, 1940s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Organic Lounge Chairs, Beige Sheepskin, Wood, Finland, 1950s Pair of wonderful organic form lounge chairs in the manner of Sven Staaf and Carl Johan-Boma...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin

Mid-Century Modern Italian Barrel Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern Italian Barrel Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern Italian Barrel Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair

$1,205

Mid-Century Modern Italian Barrel Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Mid-Century Modern Italian walnut wood chair. This chair will bring a touch of MCM craftsmanship refinement to any living room, bedroom or office room. This barrel armch...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

$7,400 / set

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1950s. Moderate wear to fabric, reupholste...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat
Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat

Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat

$7,112

Finn Juhl Japan Series Chair, Wood and Raf Simons Kvadrat

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1957, relaunched in 2007. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark. Finn Juhl’s partnership with the furniture manufacturer France & Son...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern Japan
Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern Japan

Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern Japan

$4,850 / set

Isamu Kenmochi Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern Japan

By Yamakawa Rattan, Isamu Kenmochi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural Rattan Lounge Chairs, designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Yamakawa Rattan, Japan, circa 1960s. They are a near pair, as the chair seen on the right in the first photo is slight...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

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

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

$939 / set

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

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s
Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s

Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s

$2,931 / set

Set of 2 Norwegian Siesta Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Ingmar Relling, 60s

By Ingmar Relling

Located in Hamburg, DE

The classic siesta chair according to the design of ingmar relling from the 1960s. Here in a newer version of the norwegian manufacturer ekornes. the name of this design is reflecte...

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954
Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954

$4,047 / item

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair for Arflex 1954

By Erberto Carboni, Arflex

Located in Tilburg, NL

Erberto Carboni 'Delfino' Lounge Chair designed in 1954 for Arflex, Italy. New, Current production. Delfino armchair by Erberto Carboni is a significant example of the so-called "or...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original lounge chairs, popular names associated with this style include Knoll, Milo Baughman, Lawson-Fenning, and Artifort. 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 lounge chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $97,000 while the average work can sell for $4,382.

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