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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
Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of yellow brown velvet and wood lounge chairs designed by Paolo Buffa for Hotel Bristol, Merano, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair to ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

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

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 Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Fabric, Walnut

Hendrik Van Keppel & Taylor Green Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Hendrik Van Keppel & Taylor Green Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans

Hendrik Van Keppel & Taylor Green Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hendrik Van Keppel & Taylor Green, set of two lounge chairs (model 801) and ottomans (model 800), lacquered steel, rope, United States, design 1947 Designed by Hendrik Van Kepp...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in Floral Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, floral fabric, beech, Europe, 1950s A charming pair of mid-century club chairs, distinguished by their inviting, sculptural form and vibrant floral upholstery...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Artek Alvar Aalto 400 Style Lounge Chair
Artek Alvar Aalto 400 Style Lounge Chair

Artek Alvar Aalto 400 Style Lounge Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

This supercool chair is unmarked and appears to be a reproduction of Alvar Alto's famous tank chair model 400 probably made sometime in the 1970's. The original was only made in wood...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Classic Midcentury Danish 1950s Low Easy Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt
Classic Midcentury Danish 1950s Low Easy Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt

Classic Midcentury Danish 1950s Low Easy Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt

By Peter Hvidt, Frits Henningsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Elegant 1950s small scale lounge chair attributed to Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard made in Denmark between ca. 1950. The chair exhibits the rolled armrest detail and tapered front le...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Vintage 1960s Danish Low Back Lounge Chairs in Light Oak, Henning Kjærnulf style
Vintage 1960s Danish Low Back Lounge Chairs in Light Oak, Henning Kjærnulf style

Vintage 1960s Danish Low Back Lounge Chairs in Light Oak, Henning Kjærnulf style

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A stunning mid-century set of Danish lounge chairs in the style of Henning Henry Kjærnulf, crafted in the 1960s/70s by an unknown Danish cabinetmaker. Built from solid oak and retain...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Sculpted Walnut Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chair in Red Wool
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chair in Red Wool

1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chair in Red Wool

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

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

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine
Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine

Brutalist Lounge Chair in Beige Camel Upholstery and Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, pine, faux leather and fabric, Europe, 1970s A striking example of European Brutalist design from the 1970s, this lounge chair is defined by its bold geometric constru...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Pine

Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman in Green Leather
Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman in Green Leather

Hans J. Wegner for AP Stolen Papa Bear Chair & Ottoman in Green Leather

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear chair and ottoman. This example has been newly and masterfully restored. Upholstered in a supple green leather and newly finished. Price listed is for the c...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Cherry Wood and Beige Fabric 1950s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, cherry wood, fabric, Europe, 1950s This wingback chair pairs sculptural elegance with outstanding comfort. Upholstered in a beautifully textured neutral-toned fabric a...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cherry

Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 990 LC
Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 990 LC

Mid Century Lounge Chair and Ottoman Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates 990 LC

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Rare mid century lounge chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, model 990 LC, come with Pearsall designed ottoman. The chair and ottoman are both structur...

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron 'Romeo' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Romeo' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Romeo' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Romeo' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s Guillerme and Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, of which ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Ammannati & Giampiero for Rossi di Albizzate 'Grandangolo' Seating Elements
Ammannati & Giampiero for Rossi di Albizzate 'Grandangolo' Seating Elements

Ammannati & Giampiero for Rossi di Albizzate 'Grandangolo' Seating Elements

By Rossi di Albizzate

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Tittina Ammannati and Vitelli Giampiero for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Grandangolo' lounge chairs, leather, metal, Italy, design 1969 A wide and seamlessly curved lounge chair designed by...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s

Osvaldo Borsani Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Velvet, Wood, Italy, 1940s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of yellow velvet and wood lounge chairs attributed to Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo, Italy, c. 1940s. From an interior with documented period pieces by Borsani i...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

2003 Herman Miller Eames Cherry & Tobacco Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in St. Louis, MO

An exceptional, highly sophisticated, and rarely specified mid-century modern design icon: the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman (Models 670 and 671), designed by the legendary duo Char...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Expertly Restored - Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Slipper Chairs
Expertly Restored - Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Slipper Chairs

Expertly Restored - Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Slipper Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials Walnut Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Beige Wool
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Beige Wool

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Oak and Beige Wool

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s Beautiful lounge chairs designed by the French duo Guillerme et Chambron. The pieces consist of a s...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen Light Walnut Color
Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen Light Walnut Color

Danish 1940's High Back Lounge Chair by Alfred Christensen Light Walnut Color

By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

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 stained beech wood. Nice slim elegant ...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Wool

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and green velvet lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in fair condition, ideally reupholstered. O...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair
Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair

Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for 'Artigianato' Lounge Chair

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Sergio Conti, Marisa Forlani and Luciano Grassi for Emilio Paoli, 'Artigianato' lounge chair from the Monofilo series, lacquered iron, nylon, Italy, design 1953, made 1954/55 During...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Walnut Framed Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber Mid Century
Pair of Walnut Framed Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber Mid Century

Pair of Walnut Framed Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber Mid Century

By Harvey Probber

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking pair of lounge chairs attributed to Harvey Probber, American, circa 1950s–1960s. Each chair features Probber's signature sculptural silhouette: a trapezoidal block-form ba...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Kristian Vedel, set of black leather Modus furniture, Denmark 1960s
Kristian Vedel, set of black leather Modus furniture, Denmark 1960s

Kristian Vedel, set of black leather Modus furniture, Denmark 1960s

By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

This Kristian Vedel set from 1960s Denmark exemplifies timeless Scandinavian modern design with its sleek black leather finish and functional modularity. This set contains two easy c...

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

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Leather, Rosewood

Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Petit Repos' Lounge Chair in Solid Oak

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, 'Petit Repos' lounge chair, solid oak, fabric, France, 1960s. Guillerme & Chambron are known for their high-quality solid oak furniture, ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Fritz Hansen Model 1490 Channel Back Lounge Chair, 1940s
Danish Fritz Hansen Model 1490 Channel Back Lounge Chair, 1940s

Danish Fritz Hansen Model 1490 Channel Back Lounge Chair, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic Danish large-scale club or lounge chair model 1490 by Fritz Hansen. Similar to famed model 1518 but with a higher backrest and a straighter front which provides for a very ...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric
Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric

Jean Prouvé Armchair Fauteuil De Salon in Ivory Nubia Fabric

By Vitra, Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

There is a particular tension in the work of Jean Prouvé—a dialogue between the engineer's uncompromising logic and a quiet, almost sensual elegance. The Fauteuil de Salon, conceived...

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

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Steel

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of graphic-printed fabric and brass lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.5"H x 29.5"W x ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Rare Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery
Rare Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery

Rare Gio Ponti for Cassina '811' Lounge Chair in Original Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti for Figli di Amadeo Cassina, lounge chair, model ‘811’, chestnut, original fabric, rubber, coated metal, Italy, 1957 Conceived in 1957, this rare Model 811 lounge chair by...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included
Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included

Pierre Jeanneret Scissor Lounge Chairs, Knoll, 1965, Original Cushions Included

By Knoll, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Culver City, CA

One look at these chairs and you'll be OBSESSED. These original 1960s Model 92 Pierre Jeanneret scissor chairs are a lot like George Clooney ~ they're both hot in their 60s and somehow have managed to look better with age than the rest of the world. Pierre Jeanneret was Le Corbusier's cousin and right-hand man for two decades, doing a wild amount of the actual genius-level design work while Corbusier got the magazine covers. (You probably know him from Chandigarh, the Indian city he basically single-handedly furnished, teak chairs, cane seats, the works.) But this chair actually predates all of that. Back in 1948, while Hans and Florence Knoll were touring Europe scouting new design talent, they came across this scissor base chair, a design that was entirely Jeanneret's own. They were so taken with it they licensed it on the spot and brought it to America as the Model 92 Scissors Chair. Knoll made this chair from 1948 to 1966. That's it. Eighteen years, then done forever. This particular pair is from right near the very end of that run, circa 1965 -- which we know because of the Scovill zipper on the original cushions, a little hardware detail Knoll (and Herman Miller, and Thayer Coggin) used from the mid-60s through the 70s. It's basically a built-in birth certificate. So not only are these legit Jeanneret-for-Knoll chairs, they're some of the last ones that ever rolled off the line before this design got retired. Incredibly rare, even by rare-chair standards. What's actually going on with these chairs: We had the birch wooden frames professionally refinished but left the aluminum hardware completely alone; that soft worn patina is six decades in the making and we weren't about to buff out the only proof these chairs have actually lived a life. The original webbed straps are still on there too, original, unreplaced, with this gorgeous gentle fade that you genuinely cannot fake. And here's the fun part ~~ you're getting TWO sets of cushions. The originals are this incredible avocado, tan, and forest green stripe that is so 1965 it should come with its own rotary phone and a pack of Pall Malls. They're still totally usable (the foam has gotten a little more dense over 60 years, because foam isn't immortal, but they're not falling apart, they're just... a little more firm). If you're a purist, these are indeed your grail. That said, maybe avocado/tan/forest green isn't your design combo, and we totally get that. So we had a second set of cushions custom-made to spec in a soft oatmeal nubby cotton that'll effortlessly flex into any color scheme. The original cushions have the same kind of webbing / straps that fold over the frame and button down to secure them to the frames of the chair (so they don't slide around). We carefully, expertly removed them from the original cushions and installed them on the new oatmeal colored cushions. Should you want full 1965 energy instead, we're happy to move them back to the originals. We don't believe in scrubbing the character out of a piece just to make it "showroom ready." These chairs have a zipper that tells you their birthday, a patina that tells you they were used, and straps that tell you they were loved. We fixed what needed fixing and left the rest exactly as time intended. This is the chair that Hans and Florence stopped for in the middle of a road trip, and almost 80 years later it'll do the same thing to anyone who walks into your living room. We've currently got ours in the gallery alongside a Vladimir Kagan serpentine sofa, a Gabriella Crespi coffee table...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Cane and Rattan Lounge Chairs in Boucle, 1960s
Mid-Century Cane and Rattan Lounge Chairs in Boucle, 1960s

Mid-Century Cane and Rattan Lounge Chairs in Boucle, 1960s

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of 1960s lounge chairs with round cane backs, woven rattan seats and sculptural bamboo-style frames. The chairs feature newly upholstered seat cushions in a soft light bouclé fa...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cane

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Gavina 'Bastiano' Lounge Chair in Ash and Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Simon Gavina Editions

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Bastiano' lounge chair, leather, ash, Italy, 1961 Designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina’s experimental design lab in 1960, the Bastiano series re...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Ash

A Stylish & Rare Pair of Mid-Century Leather Lounge Chairs, France Circa 1950’s
A Stylish & Rare Pair of Mid-Century Leather Lounge Chairs, France Circa 1950’s

A Stylish & Rare Pair of Mid-Century Leather Lounge Chairs, France Circa 1950’s

Located in Hastings, GB

A Stylish & Rare Pair of Mid-Century Leather Lounge Chairs, France Circa 1950’s This charming pair of chairs is very lovely. Stylish, sculptural, and versatile, these lounge cha...

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

Materials

Leather

Louis Majorelle, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1920s
Louis Majorelle, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1920s

Louis Majorelle, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, France, 1920s

By Louis Majorelle

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and floral fabric lounge chairs designed and produced by Louis Majorelle, France, c. 1920s. Litterature: Majorelle un art de vivre moderne" exhibition catalog, Gale...

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1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Safari Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather by Carl Straub, Sergio Rodrigues Style
Safari Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather by Carl Straub, Sergio Rodrigues Style

Safari Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather by Carl Straub, Sergio Rodrigues Style

By Carl Straub, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carl Straub lounge chair with a safari-inspired silhouette referencing Sergio Rodrigues' Mole chair. The solid oak frame features four tapered, gently splayed legs joined by curved s...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Westnofa Tufted Leather Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970s
Westnofa Tufted Leather Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970s

Westnofa Tufted Leather Lounge Chair, Norway, 1970s

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced by Norwegian manufacturer Westnofa in the 1970s, this lounge chair pairs deeply button-tufted leather cushioning with a sculptural bentwood frame. The X-shaped scissor base ...

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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Viggo Boesen Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

Viggo Boesen Attribution, Lounge Chairs, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of moulded bamboo, rattan and green floral-printed fabric lounge chairs attributed to Viggo Boesen and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

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

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

Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair with Organic Rounded Proportions Yellow Mohair.
Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair with Organic Rounded Proportions Yellow Mohair.

Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair with Organic Rounded Proportions Yellow Mohair.

By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Super charming 1940s highback lounge chair in the style of Flemming Lassen with 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

Wool, Beech

Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

Ueli Berger for De Sede 'DS-80' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

By Ueli Berger, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, model 'DS-80', wood, leather, Switzerland, 1970s The 'DS-80' lounge chair designed by Ueli Berger for De Sede. The frame is a stark, dark grey...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ico Parisi, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Ico Parisi, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Ico Parisi, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of teal fabric and wood lounge chairs designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MIM, Italy, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and reupholstered in recent hist...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Lounge Chair in the manner of Sergio Rodrigues and Jean Gillon, Oak and Leather
Lounge Chair in the manner of Sergio Rodrigues and Jean Gillon, Oak and Leather

Lounge Chair in the manner of Sergio Rodrigues and Jean Gillon, Oak and Leather

By Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Ultimately comfortable lounge chair with footstool, designed and manufactured in the style of Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, and Jean Gillon. Solid oak frame with newly upholstere...

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

Materials

Leather, Oak

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood, plywood, metal and beige leather lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Design inspired by the Boomerang chair by Richard Neutra. Provenance: ...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane
Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane

Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Cane

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, beech, cane, Europe, 1930s/1940s This elegant lounge chair was crafted in Europe in the 1930s/1940s, showcasing the timeless appeal of early modern design. The piece f...

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1940s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Danish Late Art Deco Early Midcentury Pair of Lounge Chair 1930-40s
Danish Late Art Deco Early Midcentury Pair of Lounge Chair 1930-40s

Danish Late Art Deco Early Midcentury Pair of Lounge Chair 1930-40s

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Curvy and eye-catching pair of Danish lounge chairs from the 1930s or 1940s. Set on mahogany feet the design is typical of the late Art Deco period, featuring a smooth back and simpl...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Bernt Petersen 'Kludestolen' Oak Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1970s — Set of 3
Bernt Petersen 'Kludestolen' Oak Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1970s — Set of 3

Bernt Petersen 'Kludestolen' Oak Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1970s — Set of 3

By Bernt Petersen, Schiang

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of three 'Kludestolen' lounge chairs by Danish designer Bernt Petersen, produced in Denmark in the 1970s. Each chair features a solid oak frame with a natural hand-wax finish and...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Oak

Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina
Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina

Pair of Authentic Black leather Chrome lounge chairs Le Corbusier LC2 by Cassina

An Authentic pair of Modern LC2 lounge or club chairs Le Corbusier. Model LC2 in Soft Black Leather with Chrome frames Made by Cassina. Chairs shows little to no signs of use very co...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of striped green fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1940s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, reupholster...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Danish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

Danish Mid Century Modern, A Pair of Oak Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s

By Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A charming pair of Danish lounge chairs crafted in solid oak and upholstered in their original green fabric with decorative woven stripe details. Produced in Denmark during the 1970s...

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

Materials

Wool, Oak

Ricardo Legorreta 'Butaque' Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather
Ricardo Legorreta 'Butaque' Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather

Ricardo Legorreta 'Butaque' Lounge Chair in Oak and Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Ricardo Legorreta for Legorreta Arquitecto, 'Butaque' lounge chair, oak, leather, Mexico, 1997 This Butaque lounge chair was designed by Ricardo Legorreta and made by Legorreta Arqu...

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1990s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Argentine Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s

Argentine Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Argentina, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood and green fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered and refinished. Traces of old repairs pre...

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1950s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s
Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s

Argentine Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Argentina, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and beige fabric lounge chair or slipper chair designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered. Overall Dimensions (inches): 26...

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1970s Argentine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Lounge Chairs Grey Leather and Steel
Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Lounge Chairs Grey Leather and Steel

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena Italian Lounge Chairs Grey Leather and Steel

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1963 These cubist lounge chairs in grey leather were designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1970s
Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1970s

Italian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Italy, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green floral-printed fabric and wood lounge chairs designed and produced in Italy, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric with staining, ideally reupho...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Model 414 Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s Italy, 4 Available
Mario Bellini 'Cab' Model 414 Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s Italy, 4 Available

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Model 414 Lounge Chair for Cassina, 1980s Italy, 4 Available

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional set of four Model 414 'Cab' lounge chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, originally introduced in 1977. These authentic examples retain their embossed C...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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