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Pair of Farstrup "Casa" Danish Mid Century Armchairs
By Farstrup
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern "Casa" Easy chairs by Farstrup. Crafted in solid dark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid-Century Pair of Rosewood Armchairs “Sirocco” by Arne Norell, 1960
By Arne Norell, AB Möbelfabriken Balder
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This pair of mid-century armchairs is an embodiment of Scandinavian design excellence, crafted by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Danish Oak Armchairs Attributed to Steen Eiler Rasmussen, c. 1950's
By Steen Eiler Rasmussen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Behold an extraordinary find for the discerning collector – a rare pair of Danish Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

Italian Open Mid-Century Boucle Armchair
Located in London, GB
A generous mid-20th century armchair. Italy, c1960s. Re-upholstered in a white boucle style
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Italian Open Mid-Century Boucle Armchair
Italian Open Mid-Century Boucle Armchair
H 36.62 in W 33.86 in D 28.75 in
Midcentury Armchair in Wood & Green Faux Leather Jose Zanine Caldas c1950 Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this gorgeous and super comfortable Mid-century Armchair in Wood & Green Faux
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Cabinetmaker Armchair with Patterned Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
– in rapidly changing cultures. This early Danish mid-century armchair shows why. Even with a classic
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original Nanna Ditzel ND-83 Mid-Century Open Armchair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
Wildly stylish armchairs by Nanna Ditzel. ND83 model. Designed by Ditzel in 1952
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-19th Century Spoonback Open Armchair Walnut, English circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
open armchair has a wide serpentine seat with a carved Walnut frame. The spoon back has crisply carved
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Extremely comfortable pair with plush white upholstery and wide seating. The sleek Mid-Century straight
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
H 28 in W 27.75 in D 24.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Open Arm Rocking Chair
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm rocking chair Offered is a rare Mid-Century Modern Walnut
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Pickled Wood Open Armchair
Located in Stamford, CT
A French armchair of pickled wood with upholstered back and slip seat having open arms and tapered
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

French Pickled Wood Open Armchair
French Pickled Wood Open Armchair
H 34 in W 27 in D 22 in
Mid Century Chinese Asian Rosewood & Marble Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid Century Chinese Asian
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Vintage Mid Century Modern Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Classic Mid-Century vintage open armchairs Vinyl back with the seat recovered in black wool tweed fabric
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Bleached Wood Venetian Open Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair bleached wood Venetian open armchairs. Pair exceptional Louis XV large Venetian carved
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Danish Armchairs
Located in Bristol, GB
A set of four striking and stylish armchairs with solid oak frames and jute webbing which is woven
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Jute, Oak

Set of Four Mid Century Danish Armchairs
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Armchairs
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
In the midst of the swinging 1960s a remarkable design style emerged, a kind of mature mid-century
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of mid century elm Scandinavian armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid century elm scandinavian armchairs circa 1950. Good quality pair of swedish lounge
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Open Armchair by Hindley & Son. upholstered in vintage Kente Cloth
By Charles Hindley & Sons
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century open armchair by Hindley & Son made in birch and upholstered in a vintage blue and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Geo III Giltwood Open Armchairs
By John Linnell
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A smart pair of C18th giltwood open armchairs, well carved throughout, the curved oval backs with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Geo III Giltwood Open Armchairs
Pair of Geo III Giltwood Open Armchairs
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-20th century black leather open armchairs, downswept arms and straight legs, Italian
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Pair of Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Pair of Mid-20th Century Armchairs
H 32 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Gillows Walnut Open Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Batley, GB
A superb quality mid-19th century armchair by Gillows of Lancaster. Raised on finely worked walnut
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Gillows Walnut Open Armchair
19th Century Gillows Walnut Open Armchair
H 33.47 in W 27.96 in D 37.41 in
Mid Century Zebra Tiger Velvet Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple and Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & Co. A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A Good Pair of French Carved Walnut Open Armchairs
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A decorative pair of mid 19th century carved walnut open armchairs of good size.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Open Armchair by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture
By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl
Located in New York, NY
Dark stained mahogany frame with modernist lines and open arms. Cut-out, plunging neckline to
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Sycamore Open Armchairs Attributed to Raphael Raffel
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Sycamore open armchairs attributed to Raphael Raffel (French, 1912-2000) newly
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sycamore

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchair, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
ideals of mid-century Sweden in a very evident way: the block-like silhouette and simple frame broken by
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Dunbar Open Frame Lounge or Armchair, circa 1960
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Dunbar open frame lounge or armchair, circa 1960. Newly restored with new upholstery and ebonized
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Swedish Mid-Century Cabinetmaker Armchairs, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
armchairs follow the ideals of mid-century Sweden in a very evident way: the block-like silhouette and
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
A stunning iconic cotton strap, webbed, lounge, armchair, 652W design (1943) early edition
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

19th Century Voltaire Open Armchair French Louis Philippe Fauteuil
Located in Labrit, Landes
Louis Philippe armchair French 19th century Voltaire chair Open armchair Upholstery and fabric in
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 4 mid 19th century Danish mahogany armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful set of 4 Danish empire armchairs circa 1860. Comprising of 2 armchairs and 2 open frame
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Erwin Lambeth Upholstered Mahogany Open Arm Chairs
By Erwin Lambeth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful set of two lounge chairs with exceptional lines, a low profile design and very well built. Designed by Erwin-Lambeth for Tomlinson in the 1950s. Mahogany frame.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Baroque Style Mid 19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair with Scrolled Motifs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A Baroque style carved walnut camelback armchair from the mid 19th century with scrolled arms and
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Antique 19th Century Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Mid Century Zebra Tiger Velvet Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid-century Beech and Straw Armchairs French circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Mid-century pair of open armchairs French circa 1940 Beech and straw. Atypical design with rounded
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Straw

Walnut Open Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in North Miami, FL
Newly upholstered solid walnut armchairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture, circa
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Armchair Attributed to Paolo Buffa with Open Vertical Dowels in Arms
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian upholstered armchair attributed to Paolo Buffa ( 1903 - 1970 ) having open vertical dowels
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of ebonized French open armchairs recently upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of ebonized French open armchairs recently upholstered in Boucle fabric.
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Colorful Teak Lounge Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylized teak chair with aerodynamic open arms with newly constructed loose cushions in durable
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Rosewood by Tora Arquitetura, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful upholstered armchair with structure in Brazilian rosewood Bahia. designed by Tora
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Rare Mid-Century Modern Magnus Stephensen Armchairs for Fritz Hansen 1930s
By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MAGNUS STEPHENSEN & FRITZ HANSEN SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A beautiful pair of armchairs by Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Pair French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchair, Style of Marc du Plantier
By Marc du Plantier
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical armchairs in hand hammered and chiseled
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Mid Century Modern Hollywood Regency French 1940 Directoire Armchairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Pair of curved bent open arm chairs from the forties. Created from beech, chairs have a
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Mid Century Modern Bisou Armchair with Bouclé Off-White Upholstery, Wood base
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Swooping curves, softly returning arms, and sculptural shape define the Bisou Armchair. The tight
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Bisou Armchair with Laser Vintage Rose Upholstery, Wood Base
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Swooping curves, softly returning arms, and sculptural shape define the Bisou Armchair. The tight
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Mid Century White Wool "Soriana" Armchairs by Tobia Scarpa Edited by Cassina
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of "Soriana" armchairs designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited by Cassina. Structure in chromed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pierre Chapo Pair of S340 Leather Armchairs - Elm - France - Mid Century Modern
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Very rare pair of discontinued, majestic armchairs by Pierre Chapo - model S340 (1972) - Might be
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Elm

Cosulich Interiors Italian Mid-Century Modern Style Pair of Aquamarine Armchairs
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Italian craftsmanship at its best, this pair of armchairs, entirely hand manufactured
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Cosulich Interiors Italian Mid-Century Modern Style Pair of Aquamarine Armchairs
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Italian craftsmanship at its best, this pair of armchairs, entirely hand manufactured
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Fauteuils Open Armchairs French Leather and Beech Safari Style, C. 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs in the safari style. The armrests
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Pair of Louis XIII Revival Open Walnut Armchairs French, 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XIII revival, Very fine wood
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
"King Cole" armchair, circa 1955. About the designer: James Mont (1904 - 1978) was active
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Mid Century James Mont King Cole Armchairs, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
"King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. About the designer: James Mont (1904 - 1978) was active
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Stunning Red Armchairs P71 by Osvaldo Borsani - Mid century Italian Design 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
These unique armchairs, crafted by Osvaldo Borsani and manufactured by Tecno in Como, Italy, date
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

A pair of brass mounted open armchairs in the manner of Billy Haines circa 1950.
By William Billy Haines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of brass mounted open armchairs in the manner of Billy Haines circa 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic Jens Risom mid century open arm chair circa 1965. Upholstered with a white leather seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
H 38 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair Mid-Century Ebena LaSalle Sidechairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-century design. With unique open backs and sturdy walnut frames this set offers the perfect solution for
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Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Chair with Ostrich Upholstery
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous 1960s Mid-Century Modern sculptural armchair in dark teakwood and tan ostrich upholstery
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ostrich Leather, Teak

Flair Contemporary American Chrome and Beige Fabric Upholstered Open Back Cube
Located in New York, NY
American Contemporary cube form lounge / armchair with an open back and beige fabric upholstery
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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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Midcentury Open Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal midcentury open armchair for your home. A midcentury open armchair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 1387 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury open armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 233 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the midcentury open armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury open armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and louis xv styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury open armchair over the years, but those crafted by Cassina, Guillerme et Chambron and Pierre Jeanneret are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Open Armchair?

Prices for a midcentury open armchair start at $1 and top out at $633,751 with the average selling for $4,282.

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.