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Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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
Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken
Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

$3,435 / set

Vintage 1970s Leather Lounge Chairs by Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken

By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rybo Rykken

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of rare sculptural Mid-Century lounge chairs, so called "Ry-Wing", designed by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken & Co., Norway, circa 1970s. These stunning Scandina...

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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$3,437

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Le Corbusier, Cassina

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, pony skin upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: Cass...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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

$739Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Armchairs

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

$369Sale Price / item|20% Off

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 Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina
Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

$2,606

Vintage Le Corbusier Armchair LC1 by Cassina

By Cassina, Le Corbusier

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage LC1 chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand, circa 1928. Base in chromed tubular steel, white leather upholstery. Marked/engraved on the frame: ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice
Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice

Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice

$4,395 / set

Pair Mid Century Italian Arm Chairs Attrib to Gigi Radice

By Gigi Radice

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of armchairs attributed to Luigi Gigi Radice dates from the 1950s. Walnut and metal frames with two tone upholstery. Original upholstery is oxblood colored ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

$2,680

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Lambswool, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in high-quality shearli...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Oak

Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs
Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs

Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs

$4,600 / set

Pair of Italian Mid Century off-white fabric upholstered armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

Great Italian design , elegant and comfortable pair of armchairs . The color will match any interior. Great and refined upholstery .

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

$2,080

"Kurul" Armchair in Oak & Hessian, Henning Kjærnulf, Mid Century Modern, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A fine and elegant armchair in solid oak, designed by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s. Model “Kurul.” The chair has been reupholstered in a natural hessian fa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Burlap

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

$1,705Sale Price / item|20% Off

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 Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s
Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

$7,613 / set

Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

1970s Vintage Milo Baughman Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass
1970s Vintage Milo Baughman Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

1970s Vintage Milo Baughman Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

$2,450 / set

1970s Vintage Milo Baughman Director's Chairs, Salmon Chenille & Brass

By Milo Baughman

Located in Miami, FL

A vintage pair of director's chairs in salmon chenille with a brass x-base frame and wooden arm rests attributed to Milo Baughman. Retain original label. Please contact Select Moder...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs
Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

$2,684 / set

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

By Tacchini

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Tacchini Mayfair Leather Lounge chairs

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

$2,369Sale Price|20% Off

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 Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Wool, Bentwood

Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950's
Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950's

Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950's

$2,450 / set

Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950's

By Lio Carminati, Gio Ponti

Located in Rochester, NY

In the style Gio Ponti, a great looking pair of large tall wing back rattan armchairs in overall nicely aged original warm honey colored surface. Designed by Lio Carminati, Italy cir...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Cane

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

$4,800

Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

$5,334 / set

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

$5,330 / set

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960
Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

$16,900 / set

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

By Probel, Jean Gillon

Located in Vienna, AT

Paddel pair of arm-chairs by Jean Gillon for Probel, in cognac leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable chairs in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a matching sofa (3 ...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

$4,030

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

By Knoll, Marcel Breuer

Located in Vilnius, LT

Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987
Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987

Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987

$2,724

Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Saarbrücken, SL

The armchair J. Lang, designed in 1987 by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph, is a striking, sculptural piece of furniture with a strong iconic character. The generously dimensioned se...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s
Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

$5,132 / set

Vintage Danish Art Deco Pair of Armchairs in Solid Oak - 1940s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A pair of beautiful Solid Oak Armchairs from the 1940s which also feature a wide couch as an extra option to match. The chairs were produced entirely in Denmark, with its previous ow...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970
Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970

$1,516

Space Age Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Fiberglass and Velvet Design Italy 1970

Located in Palermo, IT

An unmistakable icon of 1970s design, the Ball Chair is as bold today as it was when it debuted in 1963. With its futuristic silhouette and enveloping shape, this revolutionary piece...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

$6,200 / item

Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This luxurious armchair is a study in elegant curves and sophisticated materials. It features a plush, upholstered seat and a beautifully defined wraparound back, which provides both...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Ebony

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

$710Sale Price / item|20% Off

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were manuf...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs
1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs

1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs

$16,584

1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of Armchairs Paolo Buffa Italy, 1940 Rare and stunning armchairs. Wood and Cane. Upholstery in light blue velvet. Original condictions shown in the pictures. Elegance shapes an...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

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

$739Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s

$1,717

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Pine Lounge Chair, 1970s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Crafted in Danish pine in the 1970s, this lounge chair stands as a quietly light hearted yet imposing piece, its patina warm and luminous. The grain of the wood follows a graceful pa...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

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

$16,803 / 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 Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca

2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s
2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s

2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s

$5,909 / set

2 Brutalist Lounge Chairs Solid Oak with Cushions of Reddish Brown Leather 1970s

By Arne Norell, Bruno Mathsson, Henning Kjærnulf, De Sede

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Extraordinary and impressive pair of Danish lounge chairs. The chairs' Brutalist style and expression have reminiscences from the Bauhaus style of the 1920s and especially the late...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s
Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

$4,800 / set

Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of wood, cane and mohair armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Cane, Wood

Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s
Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s

Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s

$5,800 / set

Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Odense, DK

Presenting a beautiful pair of “Sirocco” armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. Crafted with stained ash wood frames and...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

$6,633Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

(US tax includeed) A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was c...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Rare Low Profile 916-CC in Oak, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
Rare Low Profile 916-CC in Oak, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s

Rare Low Profile 916-CC in Oak, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s

$3,895

Rare Low Profile 916-CC in Oak, Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Deland, FL

Designed by the incomparable Adrian Pearsall, this iconic Model 916-CC Captain's Chair is the epitome of functional art. Visually stunning and audacious in shape and materials used t...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

$4,915 / item

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair

By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2012. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry, Red Upholstery, Mid-Century, 1960s
Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry, Red Upholstery, Mid-Century, 1960s

Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry, Red Upholstery, Mid-Century, 1960s

$2,350

Lotus Lounge Chair by Rob Parry, Red Upholstery, Mid-Century, 1960s

By Rob Parry, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Dronten, NL

An iconic Lotus Lounge Chair designed by Dutch modernist Rob Parry, presented here in a striking red upholstery that accentuates its sculptural silhouette. Originally conceived in t...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric

$6,633Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

(US tax includeed fast shipping) A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday com...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Nuava/Nuvola armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969
Nuava/Nuvola armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969

Nuava/Nuvola armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969

$8,298 / item

Nuava/Nuvola armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci & Felix Padovano for 1P 1969

By Felix Padovano, Emilio Guarnacci

Located in Arezzo, Italy

Rare Nuava/Nuvola model armchair designed by Emilio Guarnacci and Felix Padovano for 1p chemical industry for 'furniture in 1969. Nondeformable polyurethane foam frame, wool and line...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Linen, Wood

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

$6,633Sale Price / set|20% Off

Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE Fabric, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s
Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

$4,169Sale Price / set|20% Off

Mid Century Set of Two GFM 64 Armchairs and Stools, Jacquard by Dedar, 1960s

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Set of 4: 2 x beautiful armchairs and 2 x stools GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort
Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort

$16,287 / item

Le Corbusier, Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC3 Fauteuil Grand Confort

By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The LC3 implements the logic of modernity sepa...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s

$7,700 / item

Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s

By OPE Möbler, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Prague, New Town

Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping
Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping

Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping

$5,870 / item

Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This stylish and inviting armchair is a study in soft, sculpted form. It features a plush, generously upholstered seat and backrest designed for superior comfort. The chair's most di...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.
Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.

$9,476Sale Price / set|20% Off

Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset
Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset

Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset

$1,070

Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset

By Clara Porset

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We present this small-scale antique Mexican butaque chair, crafted in solid wood with a natural leather seat, representative of mid-20th-century Mexican modern design, in the style o...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

$3,437 / set

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft
Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

$1,950

Expertly Restored - Norman Cherner "Pretzel" Arm Chair for Plycraft

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking Mid-Century Modern armchair, designed by Norman Cherner for Plycraft, is a true testament to the elegance of molded plywood. Featuring a sculptural silhouette, the chai...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Bentwood

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia
1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia

$7,905

1950s Svend skipper designed wing armchair mid century scandinavia

By Svend Skipper

Located in London, GB

Svend Skipper's wing armchair design features boucle fabric upholstery and teak wood arm endings and feet, capturing the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design. Fully restored, ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Heart Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Heart Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Heart Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

$1,138Sale Price / item|20% Off

Heart Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs

Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs

$5,452 / set

Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs

By Marco Zanuso

Located in London, GB

A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair "

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll
Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

$2,400

Early Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back George Nakashima Straight Chair for Knoll

By George Nakashima

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A classic & very early George Nakashima design, the spindle back straight chair. This 1940's example is made of solid Birch with signature saddle seat. Probably refinished at some po...

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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s

$3,319Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

$9,476 / set

Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Rare set of four Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG / Nyrup Møbler in Denmark. The armchairs are made of solid oak upholstered with new she...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs
René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs

René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs

$12,566 / set

René Gabriel Reconstruction French Midcentury Armchairs

By Rene Gabriel

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

Originally designed in 1946 by the renowned French designer René Gabriel, this pair of lounge chairs is a refined example of the post-war French reconstruction movement. With a focus...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern armchairs 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 armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Artifort, Knoll, and Pierre Paulin. 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 armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $134,145 while the average work can sell for $3,694.

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