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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
"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s
"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s

"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s

$6,302 / item

"Californian" armchair FRANCE - 1960s

By Jacques Charpentier

Located in Forest, BE

Designed by Jacques Charpentier , a French decorator and editor trained at the École Boulle, this armchair reflects his work of the 1960s. It rests on a stainless steel base, a signa...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s
Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s

$2,279 / set

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s

Located in Gloucester, GB

Pair Of Mid Century Armchairs By Tatra Nabytok Circa 1960s - Price is for the pair - Bent Beech frames  - New cream Boucle fabric - Designed By Frantisek Jirak - By Tatra Nabytok - ...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina
LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

$13,517 / item

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

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

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Charlo...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair Sculptural Italian Beechwood Armchairs with Original Woven Rope Seats 1940
Pair Sculptural Italian Beechwood Armchairs with Original Woven Rope Seats 1940

Pair Sculptural Italian Beechwood Armchairs with Original Woven Rope Seats 1940

$4,390 / set

Pair Sculptural Italian Beechwood Armchairs with Original Woven Rope Seats 1940

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Sculptural Italian Armchairs in Patinated Beech, 1940s A remarkable pair of Italian armchairs dating from the 1940s, distinguished by their sculptural silhouette, beautifull...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rope, Beech

Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame
Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame

Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame

$9,800 / set

Pair of Custom COM Fabric Tub Armchairs with Black Metal Frame

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

This pair of armchairs can be upholstered in the client’s own material, allowing the design to be tailored through a selected COM fabric. Each chair is defined by a rounded tub silho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940
Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940

Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940

$1,984 / set

Five Folding Canvas Film Director's Folding Chairs Red, Blue & White circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

**Set of 5 vintage folding director's chairs** A set of five folding “director's” chairs, combining functional simplicity with vintage charm. The frames are made of dark-stained woo...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Beech, Canvas

Pair of Mid-Century Elisabeth Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Elisabeth Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Elisabeth Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko 1950s

$5,735 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Elisabeth Chairs in Original Upholstery, Asko 1950s

By Asko

Located in Helsinki, FI

A Pair of elegant Elisabeth chairs Model 1407 crafted by the renowned Finnish manufacturer Asko Oy in the 1950s. The chairs are quite compact in size and are easy to integrate in int...

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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Birch

Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s
Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s

Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s

$6,200 / set

Pair of Sirocco Chairs in Rosewood & Red Leather, Arne Norell, Ab Aneby, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of safari armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs feature a rosewood frame combined with rich...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Tamiami Green Brown Jordan Armchairs Outdoor Patio Chairs Brown Jordan
Pair of Tamiami Green Brown Jordan Armchairs Outdoor Patio Chairs Brown Jordan

Pair of Tamiami Green Brown Jordan Armchairs Outdoor Patio Chairs Brown Jordan

$850 / set

Pair of Tamiami Green Brown Jordan Armchairs Outdoor Patio Chairs Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan

Located in Rochester, NY

Green strapped classic pair of Brown Jordan Tamiami armchairs. The lightweight tubular aluminum frames are painted the original green with green diamond weave comfortable plastic st...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s
Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

$52,522 / set

Pair of Mid Century Wooden Pierre Jeanneret X-Chairs in Teak & Leather, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare pair of French mid century wooden "X-chairs" in light stained teak and a red decorative and original leather by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh, India 1950s In good vintage an...

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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's
Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's

Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's

$4,650 / set

Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's

By Jean Gillon, Pierre Chapo, Carl Straub

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960's The chairs are in good original as found condition. The leather is "cognac" in color and ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery
Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery

Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery

$2,450 / item

Cubic Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1970s. Geometric shaped lounge chairs composed of solely cubic forms. The wooden frames that function as armrests are based on a square shape,...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Mid Century GFM Stool in Yellow Jacquard by Casamance, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century GFM Stool in Yellow Jacquard by Casamance, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century GFM Stool in Yellow Jacquard by Casamance, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s

$455

Mid Century GFM Stool in Yellow Jacquard by Casamance, 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

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina
Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

$7,469 / item

Vidalenta Outdoor Green Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina

By Patricia Urquiola, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Contemporary Vidalenta armchair designed by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina, conceived as part of the Vidalenta outdoor collection. With its inviting, enveloping silhouette and refined...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs

$7,002 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Bouclé Lounge Chairs

Located in Puglia, Puglia

An original and bold 1970s-style design, highly seductive. These armchairs captivate the beholder and welcome those who sit in them with comfort. The armchairs feature a unique wood...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair
Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair

$3,501 / set

Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s, Pair

By Ico Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Two iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi. Elegant and comfortable, with original upholstery, but as you can see in the photo, it is worn and the seat padding needs replacing. Beec...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Aviator Tomcat Egg Chair, Leather and Metal, 1970s
Mid-Century Aviator Tomcat Egg Chair, Leather and Metal, 1970s

Mid-Century Aviator Tomcat Egg Chair, Leather and Metal, 1970s

$3,501

Mid-Century Aviator Tomcat Egg Chair, Leather and Metal, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This armchair, inspired by Arne Jacobsen's famous Egg Chair and reinterpreted in an Aviator style, draws inspiration from the history of military aviation, drawing inspiration from t...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, GFM-142, 1960s
Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, GFM-142, 1960s

Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, GFM-142, 1960s

$2,809 / set

Mid Century Yellow Jacquard Velvet Armchair and Stool, E. Homa, GFM-142, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armch...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s
Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

$16,141 / set

Set of Four Platner Armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, Steel, Velvet, 1960s

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Glasgow, GB

This set of four Platner armchairs by Warren Platner for Knoll, designed in the 1960s, represents a defining example of American mid-century modern design. Each chair is constructed ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

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

$916 / set

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

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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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

$458 / item

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

By Edmund Homa

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

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

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s
Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

$5,500 / set

Arne Norell, Pair of Sirocco Lounge Chairs, Leather & Ash, AB Aneby, 1960s

By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of safari chairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. The chairs are crafted with a solid frame in ash and a wa...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design
Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design

Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design

$1,867Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of vintage 40s wood and fabric armchairs Italian design

Located in Torino, Piemonte

Pair of armchairs with wooden frame, green fabric cover and gold studs, Italian design, 1940s. CONDITION: In good condition, with signs of wear due to age. SIZING: Height 75 cm; wi...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

$2,115

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

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Textile, Beech

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

$3,384 / set

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

By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim

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

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Leather, Beech

Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

$1,984 / set

Franco Albini Pair of Rattan and Bamboo Armchairs, Italy, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous pair of mid-century armchairs entirely made of bamboo, curved rattan and hand-woven wicker. These charming organic modern chairs were produced in Italy during the 1960s and ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s
Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s

$4,231 / set

Two Mid Century GFM 64 Armchairs, Drawing Velvet by 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

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Textile, Beech

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina
LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina

$13,517 / item

LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Blue Armchair by Cassina

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

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina LC2 “Petit Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair Created to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Cassina’s production of the Le Corbusier®, Pierre Jeanneret® and Charlo...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s
Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

$6,419 / set

Pair of Ico Parisi MidCentury Modern Italian Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, 50s

By Ariberto Colombo, Ico Parisi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A pair of iconic armchairs designed by Ico Parisi for Ariberto Colombo Cantù, 1950. The armchair has been completely restored and upholstered in cream-colored bouclé-effect fabric, ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Beech

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

$8,227 / set

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

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Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl
Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl

Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl

$4,990 / item

Sculptural Monolithic Armchair in Olive Velvet, Cream Bouclé, and Walnut Burl

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

An elegant study in contrasting volumes and rich materiality, this armchair balances sculptural discipline with deep, lounge-level comfort. Built around a commanding, architectural p...

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Velvet

Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s
Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s

Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s

$3,968 / set

Pair of Scandinavian Safari Chairs in Stained Pine and Linen, 1970s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A pair of 1970s safari chairs constructed from stained pine with natural linen slings and loose back cushions. The design uses thick, rounded pine posts joined by horizontal stretche...

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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Linen, Pine

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

$5,252 / 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

$5,252 / 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

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery
Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

$4,950

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

By Vivai del Sud

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Vivai del Sud, lounge chair, pink fabric upholstery, Italy, 1970s This vibrant and cheerful lounge chair was created in the 1970s. This playful lounge chair is upholstered in a shi...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina
LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

$13,517 / item

LC3 “Grand Confort, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Red Armchair by Cassina

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

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Cassina LC3 “3 Fauteuil Grand Confort, Grand Modèle, Durable, 60” Limited Edition Armchair by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand Created to celebrate the 60th a...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw
Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw

Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw

$2,900

Adrian & Frida Minet for Vibo Armchair in Wicker Straw

By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet for Vibo, armchair, stained beech, straw, France, 1950s Rustic armchair designed by the duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The seating and backrest are m...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century
Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century

$1,750

Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair Pretzel for Plycraft Mid-Century

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an iconic Norman Cherner Molded Plywood Armchair, widely known as the "Pretzel" chair. Designed by Norman Cherner in 1958. Originally manufactured by Plycraft...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Plywood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

$1,650

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966 The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B talia. The seat has a...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather

$2,200 / item

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Set of Four Lounge Chairs in Light Blue Leather

By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chairs, model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered wood, metal, Italy, 1965. Set of four stylish lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

$5,171 / set

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

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

1970s , Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs , Italy
1970s , Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs , Italy

1970s , Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs , Italy

$1,283 / set

1970s , Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs , Italy

Located in Praha, CZ

good condition cleaned seat height 43cm

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery

Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery

$1,925

Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, birch, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s. Well-shaped Italian lounge chair in an olive green upholstery. The lower part of the legs are in a sharp V shape and execu...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer

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 Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

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

Pair of Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Mohair Armchairs, Bertomeu, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Mohair Armchairs, Bertomeu, Brazil, 1960s

Pair of Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Mohair Armchairs, Bertomeu, Brazil, 1960s

$25,000 / set

Pair of Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Mohair Armchairs, Bertomeu, Brazil, 1960s

By Bertomeu & Cia

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs by Bertomeu, showcasing the bold sculptural language and refined craftsmanship that defined Brazil’s most celebrated furniture maker...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Rosewood

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

Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s

$881 / item

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

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

$7,750

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Belgian Lounge Chair in Cherry & Ochre Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Attributed to Alfred Hendrickx for Belform, lounge chair, fabric, cherry, Belgium, 1950s This well-detailed easy chair features an outstanding cherry frame in which the legs and arm...

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1950s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Platner Armchair by Warren Platner, for Knoll
Platner Armchair by Warren Platner, for Knoll

Platner Armchair by Warren Platner, for Knoll

$21,008 / set

Platner Armchair by Warren Platner, for Knoll

Located in PARIS, FR

American architect and designer Warren Platner trained under Eero Saarinen and Kevin Roche before opening his own office in 1967. Working with Knoll, he conceived an entire furniture...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s

$2,312

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair, attributed to Henning Kjærnulf 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

A example of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship. Constructed from richly toned danish oak, the frame features gently tapered legs, sculptural armrests, and finely turned spindle ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs
A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs

A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs

$4,900 / set

A Pair of Mies van der Rohe 'MR20' Cantilevered Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of vintage MR20 cantilevered cane armchairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International. This design traces back to the chair Mies presented in 1927 at the Weissenhof Estate ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s

Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s

$6,680 / set

Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Lambswool & Birch, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

An elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, crafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These rare chairs feature softly curved, sculptural silhouettes that exempl...

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Early 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Wool, Birch

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather
Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather

$2,200

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau Lounge Chair 'Dezza' in Light Blue Leather

By Gio Ponti, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau, lounge chair model ´Dezza´ nr. 48, leather, lacquered beech, metal, Italy, 1965. Stylish lounge chair designed by Gio Ponti for Poltrona Frau. This cha...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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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