$2,730
H 38.5 in W 27.5 in D 34 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Black Leather/ Chrome Recliner attrib. Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1970's Mid Century Modern Italian Black Leather with Chrome Recliner attributed to Milo Baughman
Leather
$3,200
H 33 in W 31.5 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Attributed Black Leather Recliner Ottoman Set
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century Modern recliner lounge chair and matching ottoman set are attributed to Milo
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
$4,800 / set
H 33 in W 30 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Black Leather Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by M.Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century black leather reclining lounge armchair with ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for
Leather
$3,750 / set
H 35.75 in W 35 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
exceptional vintage reclining lounge chair and matching ottoman, crafted in the United States during the 1970s
Chrome
1970s Sling Arm Recliner Wood and Chrome
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, reclining chair you could hope to find
Faux Leather, Wood
Sexy Black Leather Recliner Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Probably the most elegant recliner we've seen, sleek midcentury lines, black leather with curvy
Chrome
Mid Century Leather Milo Baughman Recliner
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern reclining lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for James. Inc. This piece has
Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman reclining chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Amarillo, TX
Milo Baughman reclining lounge chair. Thayer Coggin USA , circa 1960's. Leather with teak frame
Leather, Teak
Modern Black Leather Restored Milo Baughman Style High-Back Recliner
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
A Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut “Recliner 74” with flip-out footrest in the style of Milo
Steel
MCM Milo Baughman Style Aston Re-Invented Recliner in Black Leather
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Aston Re-Invented Recliner in Black Leather This amazing
Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Recliner
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin recliner with leather upholstery. Walnut frame has been
Leather, Wood
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Originally designed in 1965 by Milo Baughman, this iconic Mid-Century Modern recliner is a timeless
Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Oak Reclining Leather Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern leather and oak Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin reclining
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 39 in W 30 in D 31.5 in
Modern Black Leather Restored Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin High-Back Recliner
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
A Vintage Mid-Century Modern walnut “Recliner 74” with flip-out footrest by Milo Baughman for
Steel
Milo Baughman for James Inc. Lounge Chair Recliner
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in Miami, FL
This early example of Milo Baughman's Mid-Century Modern reclining lounge chair dates from the
Faux Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 38.75 in W 27.75 in D 29.5 in
Vintage MCM Signed Milo Baughman for James Inc Chrome Reclining Chair
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage MCM reclining chair. Made by the iconic Milo Baughman for James Inc. beautiful
Chrome
Sold
H 40 in W 29 in D 36 in
Contemporary Red Leather and Chrome Three Position Reclining Lounge Chair
By Barcalounger, Milo Baughman
Located in Buffalo, NY
Contemporary red leather and chrome three position reclining lounge chair manufactured by
Chrome
Sold
H 39 in W 30 in D 32 in
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Aston Re-Invented Recliner In New Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather This amazing mid century modern Milo Baughman Style Recliner would be a perfect addition to any
Leather
Sold
H 38.5 in W 28.75 in D 32 in
Vintage Solid Oak Recliner in Naugahyde by Home Chair Company of Ronda NC
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Super stylish Mid-Century Modern recliner by Home Chair Co. of Ronda, North Carolina. The Milo
Faux Leather, Oak
Milo Baughman Recliner
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1960s walnut recliner with new faux black leather. Designed by Milo Baughman. Sculptural
Walnut, Faux Leather
Milo Baughman Recliner by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thayer Coggin recliner designed by Milo Baughman. Three separate positions.
Chrome
Sold
H 42 in W 28 in D 37 in
Milo Baughman Style Pair Orange Leather and Steel Recliners or Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Milo Baughman. These chairs are slightly taller, wider, and deeper, which contributes to how
Steel
Milo Baughman Chrome Reclining Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Milo Baughman Manufacturer: Thayer Coggin Period or style: Mid-Century Modern Country
Steel, Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Chrome Base Recliner by Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid century modern lounge chair possibly designed by Milo Baughman.
Chrome
Mid-Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Recliner Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage example of Milo Baughman's Mid-Century Modern 74 reclining armchair. It features an
Faux Leather, Walnut
Milo Baughman Recliner
By Milo Baughman
Located in Baltimore, MD
Handsome and very early model Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin recliner with pristine ash frame
Steel
Milo Baughman Recliner / Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Milo Baughman design for James Inc., a three stage recliner, newly upholstered with a leather foot
Leather
Milo Baughman Style Leather Lounge Chair and Recliner, circa 1965
By Milo Baughman
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Milo Baughman style leather lounge chair and recliner, circa 1965. Professionally restored in
Leather, Walnut
Baughman Grey Leather Recliner
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Recline in style. This Mid-Century recliner attributed to Milo Baughman has been recovered in
Leather reclining lounge chair by Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
An early reclining lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Vintage Mid-Century Leather Recliner by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair was designed by Milo Baughman in 1966. It features
Oak, Leather
Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner
By Milo Baughman, James Inc.
Located in San Francisco, CA
reupholstered in black leather. Reclining mechanism and built-in foot stool.
Leather, Oak
Vintage Recliner by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Mid-Century Modern lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin that reclines
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 38.5 in W 28 in D 34 in
Reclining Leather Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1965
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-Century Modern "Tighten Up" reclining leather lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer
Elm, Leather
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$1,716 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in
Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
Metal
$228,224Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$10,500
H 28.5 in W 86 in D 34 in
Expertly Restored - Milo Baughman Rosewood Case Sofa for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
$34,000
H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...
Chrome
Raspberry Velvet Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Thayer Coggin, Steve Chase, Milo Baughman
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Raspberry velvet lounge chair and ottoman in the style of Milo Baughman or Steve Chase. Ottoman is on casters. Chair, 31.5" W x 36" D x 29.5" H to the top of the frame; 33...
Velvet, Hardwood, Walnut
$18,500 / set
H 35 in W 37 in D 32 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Jørgensen
By Hans J. Wegner, Erik Jørgensen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Danish Mid-Century Modern Ox Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Hans Wegner, Manufactured by Erik Jørgensen. Wegner first designed this chair in 1960, and it was briefly produced for a shor...
Chrome
$3,220
H 37.25 in W 33.5 in D 25.5 in
"Consul" Lounge Chair & Ottoman With Tray by Ekornes Stressless, Norway 1980's
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic example of Scandinavian ergonomic design, this vintage "Consul" recliner and ottoman set by Ekornes for Stressless offers supreme comfort and timeless style. Manufactured i...
Leather, Bentwood
Toshiyuki Kita "Dodo" Reclining Lounge Chair by Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Highland, IN
Winner of the 1999 Good Design Award, the "Dodo" chair by Toshiyuki Kita is a dynamic chair with swivel & recline features as well as a retractable footrest. This allows versatile f...
Aluminum
2 parts sofa in stainless steel by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
2 parts sofa in stainless steel with seating upholstered with a fabric by Dédar. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023.
Stainless Steel
Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
A very nice and early Vintage Milo Baughman Recliner Lounge Chair. This chair will most likely need some attention at a workshop as the joints have weakened over time. Original uph...
Wrought Iron
$5,195
H 37 in W 33 in D 18 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic low-profile recliner with matching ottoman designed by the influential Fredrik A. Kayser for the lauded Vatne Møbler. Designed and produced in the late...
Leather
$6,850 / set
H 27.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Pantonova Chair and Ottoman by Verner Panton, Chrome Steel and Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wedge shaped chair and ottoman designed by Verner Panton for his Pantonova Series manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Completely original including the cognac / camel color leather cusions...
Chrome
De Sede DS-50 Chocolate Brown Recliner Chair
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive lounge chair by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland. Features a reclining mechanism allowing you to recline the chair almost flat if you choose. Extremely comfortable. T...
Leather
$10,900 / set
H 28.5 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful pair of chairs with accompanying ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a generous and comfortable seat, button back, and solid brass tapered legs. Rare to find s...
Brass
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr Adjustable Chaise, Knoll, 1980
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe MR adjustable chaise, Knoll 1980. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe coral pink velvet cushions with leather strapping. Adjustable MR lounge chair chaise. Chairs are i...
Chrome
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.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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