$2,920Sale Price / set|20% Off
1970s Mid Century Modern Red Velvet Plinth Base Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Madison, WI
Very exciting and quite rare 1970s plinth lounge chair in the manner of Adrian Pearsall for the Strictly Spanish line.
Velvet, Wood
$9,400 / set
Pair of Lounge Chairs on Plinth Base
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Has a walnut and black lacquered plinth base.
Upholstery, Walnut
Lee Swivel Chair with Oak Plinth Base in White Linen, Pair
By Lee Industries
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Lee Industries 5900-01SW swivel chairs, a current-production design distinguished by its clean, sculptural profile and exposed oak plinth base. Upholstered in versatile whi...
Linen, Oak
Armchair Boltero — Monolithic Low Slung Lounge Chair w/ Dark Walnut Plinth Base
By Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A recessed dark walnut plinth base creates a clean shadow gap beneath the upholstered body, giving the chair a slight visual lift while anchoring its overall mass.
Upholstery, Wood
Barrel Plinth Base Lounge Chairs- Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W31.5 D33 H30.5 SW22 SD22 SH15 AH23 Barrel Lounge Chairs with a walnut finished plinth base.
Fabric, Wood
Plinth Base Barrel Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W31.5 D33 H30.5 SW22 SD22 SH15 AH23 Circa 2000’s Barrel lounge chairs with a walnut finish plinth base. Item has brand new chenille upholstery.
Chenille, Walnut
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H 33 in W 34.5 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare Milo Baughman Wood Plinth Base Lounge Accent Chair 1970s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare cushy, wood plinth base, lounge chair that was designed by Milo Baughman, circa the 1970s.
Pair Lounge Chairs w/walnut Plinth Base, 1960
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Lounge chairs w/walnut Plinth Base, 1960. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Lounge Chairs W / Walnut Plinth Base, 1960
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair lounge chairs w/walnut plinth base, 1960. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Harvey Probber “Tufto” Lounge Chairs Walnut Plinth Base, 1960
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Harvey Probber tufted lounge chairs with walnut plinth bases, 1960. Original tufted velvet upholstery shows fading/discoloration.
Velvet, Walnut
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H 25 in W 39 in D 37.75 in
American Modern Biscuit Tufted Lounge Chairs with Walnut Plinth Base, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
American Modern biscuit tufted lounge chairs with walnut plinth bases, 1960. Original upholstery.
Upholstery
Barrel Back Chair on Plinth Base
Located in Ferndale, MI
Barrel Back Chair on Plinth Base after Vladimir Kagen (matching couch available)
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31 in D 32.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Baughman Chrome Plinth Base Cube Lounge Chairs 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic pair of Milo Baughman attributed, chrome plinth base cube lounge chairs, circa the 1970s. In excellent vintage condition.
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Style Plinth Base Lounge Armchair, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a great Adrian Pearsall style lounge armchair, on a plinth base, by International Furniture, circa 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are...
Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Cube Chairs with Plinth Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman cube chairs with plinth base. Newly Upholstered. Dimensions: 31" W x 32" D x 24" H 16" seat height.
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H 40.5 in W 34 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Style Plinth Base Loveseat Lounge Armchair, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare Adrian Pearsall style, oversized lounge armchair or loveseat, on a plinth base, by International Furniture, circa 1960s. In very good vintage conditi...
Wood
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H 29 in W 50 in D 41 in
A set of 2 mid century modern lounge chairs with a gold plinth base, circa 1970s
Located in Houston, TX
A set of 2 mid century modern lounge chairs with a gold plinth base, circa 1970s.
Velvet
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H 26 in W 46 in D 34 in
Mid-Century Modern Pearsall Style Plinth Base Pair of Lounge Armchairs, 1960s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a rare pair of Adrian Pearsall style lounge armchairs, on plinth bases, by International Furniture, circa 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensi...
Wood
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H 32 in W 32 in D 31.5 in
MCM Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs On Plinth Base by Carson's
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs on Plinth Base - Pair Circa Mid 20th Century Dimensions H 32" W 32" D 31.5" SD 22.5" SH 18.5"
Upholstery
Pair Swivel Lounge Chairs on Chrome Plinth Base, Adrian Pearsall 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Swivel Lounge Chairs on Chrome Plinth Base, Adrian Pearsall 1970.
Chrome
1970s Hexagonal Green Velvet Sofa Club Chair W/ Plinth Base-A Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Bernhardt Design
Located in Bensalem, PA
Stunning pair 1970s hexagonal lounge chairs designed by "FLAIR" for Bernhardt in green velvet upholstery. Wonderful original condition. I also have 2 matching sofas available as wel...
Velvet
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H 30 in W 41 in D 36 in
Hexagonal Mid-Century Modern Club Lounge Chair by Bernhardt on Plinth Base
By Bernhardt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek modern lounge chair or club chair made by Bernhardt in the 1970s.
Fabric, Wood
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H 28 in W 33 in D 31 in
French Modern Floating Cube Lounge Chair on Metal Plinth Base, circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant 1970s French Modern Floating Cube Lounge Chair on Metal Plinth Base would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apar...
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chair with Plinth Base
Located in Houston, TX
This stunning 1970s lounge chair is a true show stopper. The chair boasts a epic space age design with a plinth wood base.
Fabric, Wood
High-Back Lounge Chair in the Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dorchester, MA
Set on a walnut plinth base, this comfortable lounge chair, with its slender armrests, wide seat, and high back, has the clean lines in the style of Harvey Probber.
Chenille, Walnut
Pair of Vintage Knoll Cube Club Chairs on Chrome Plinth Base
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Designed originally by Charles Pfister Knoll for the Disneyland Hotel, this amazing pair of vintage cube chairs with chrome plinth bases newly upholstered in this super yummy camel m...
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
$12,000 / set
H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...
Bouclé
$24,400 / set
H 31.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Preview Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé C.1990
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Launch in first class comfort with this spaceship like pair of 1990s ivory white bouclé Post Modern swivel chairs by Preview. Gorgeous sculptural silhouette. Uber luxurious modern lo...
Bouclé, Upholstery
Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chair Set, Red Upholstered, Mid-Century
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century tapered high back lounge armchair and matching wedge-form footstool, upholstered in a bright red textured fabric with button tufting on the headrest and back cus...
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
This striking pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, circa 1960s, features beautifully restored mahogany frames with elegant tapered legs and brass-capped feet. The sculptural des...
Brass
$1,184Sale Price|62% Off
H 40.16 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Paolo Buffa Mid Century Armchair Red Velvet High Back, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa mid century armchair red velvet high back 1950s.
Velvet
$12,250 / set
H 29 in W 37 in D 37 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of George Bighinello in Ivory Boucle, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of lounge chairs in the style of designer George Bighinello for Eurosalotto. The sculptural model features a low-profile silhouette with a continuous, rounded back and ...
Bouclé, Wood
$2,345 / set
H 26.77 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two impressive mid-century armchairs with yellow upholstery. The design impresses with its brutalist honesty and high-quality workmanship and materials. The frame is made up of soli...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Raleigh, NC
Low profile and extremely comfortable pair of Jens Risom style lounge chairs. Soft velvet upholstery with contrasting black wood frame.
Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,900 / set
H 27 in W 22.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Small Scale Petite Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome classic matching pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs. These feature smaller scale framing. Upholstery is original and could use updating. Foam and padding are soft an...
Fabric
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs that feature a subtle yet stylish upholstery complemented by a wooden frame and legs. The rounded and cushioned shape of the chairs offers ...
Upholstery
$3,800 / set
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs, Cherry-Red Velvet, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A stunning pair of Danish lounge chairs from the 1950s, featuring a classic highback and a lowback chair. Solid legs and upholstered in deep cherry-red luxurious velvet, these chair...
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
Raspberry Velvet Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin, Steve Chase
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
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs in the Style of Paul McCobb
By Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pairing a warm beige upholstery with walnut frames, this vintage pair of lounge chairs are a versatile way to add Mid-Century Modern style to any home, office, or lobby. Their unders...
Fabric, Walnut
$2,750
H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in
Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Club or Lounge Chair in Red Mohair Ca. 1950
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish highback lounge chair in the style of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Made around early 1950's. Simple yet very refined design lines and very ...
Mohair, Beech
$12,800 / set
H 28.5 in W 48 in D 42 in L 28.5 in
Adrian Pearsall Post Modern Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large 1980s Adrian Pearsall Post Modern swivel chair and swivel top ottoman freshly reupholstered in Ivory White Bouclé made by Comfort Designs. A favorite for our shop, this swivel ...
Bouclé, Upholstery
$7,898
H 35.44 in Dm 47.25 in
Mid-Century Italian Burnished Brass and Murano Glass Large Sputnik Chandelier
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Extraordinary Mid-Century Style Sputnik chandelier in burnished brass and 12 Murano glass spheres. Also available as a pair. The height of the brass rod can be customized. 11 lamp ho...
Brass
Gomez Zebra Hide Rug Trimmed in Light Brown Italian Leather
By Jose Gomez
Located in Saint Louis, US
Come and browse our selection of South African Zebra Rugs. With our superb craftsmanship and quality stock, we can assure you that this stable luxury item will last for years to come...
Leather, Zebra Hide
$1,570 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...
Paper
$9,950 / item
H 14 in W 42 in D 42 in
Zebra Ottoman Coffee Table, Large Square, Custom Made In USA, Two Hides, New
By Area ID
Located in New York, NY
Large zebra ottoman, measures: 42 inches by 42 inches and 14 inches high. Great as a coffee table or ottoman. Built in our NJ factory. Made of beautiful zebra hides from South Africa...
Zebra Hide
$3,800 / set
H 23 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Textured Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco Style Pink Textured Murano Glass and Brass Wall Sconces, Italy In stock and ready to ship from our Miami gallery, these Art Deco style pink Murano glass wall sconces...
Brass
$10,800 / set
H 27 in W 30.5 in D 34 in
Ivory Bouclé Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A high sculptural look that's modern with curvy plush all over cushioning is what you'll get with this ménage à trois set of swivel chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall paired along ...
Bouclé, Upholstery
$2,052 / item
H 40 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"Vigne Fleurie" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30"x40"
Located in New York, NY
"Vigne Fleurie" is an exquisite limited edition fine art print that offers a modernist interpretation of a flowering vine set against a lush green colorfield. Each print is a view of...
Paper
$7,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Kozelka & Kropacek Armchairs in Texel Sheepskin & Brown Patinated Frame
By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek, Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Czech design by Kozelka & Kropacek, reupholstered in luxurious Texel sheepskin with warm brown patinated bentwood frames. Comfort, craftsmanship, and timeless style. De...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Bentwood
$14,600 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Wool Bouclé, 1970, Set of 3
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, ivory wool bouclé, Italy, 1970, three elements. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa ...
Bouclé, Plastic
1970s Post-Modern Coffee Table by Tue Poulsen, Solid Oak & Ceramic
By Tue Poulsen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri
Located in Toronto, CA
A table of solid oak wood with handmade ceramic tile inlay, designed by Danish artist designer Tue Poulsen for Haslev Mobelsnedkeri. Strong, organic and rustic.
Ceramic, Wood
Bertu Nightstands, Santa Fe Modern Nightstand, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Modern Nightstand - Santa Fe Collection is our newest design for 2025. It is made in the heart of Ohio with locally sourced wood. Each dresser is handmade in maple (or the wood ...
Maple
$5,743 / item
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
By Popus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 60 x D 75 x H 83 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...
Foam, Beech
$8,236 / set
H 24.01 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$5,800 / set
H 26 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman, Custom
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom stylish parsons armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered in a fun-sophisticated leopard upholstery fabric. Down wrapped seat cushion with down back c...
Velvet
Suelo Outdoor Modern Lounge Chair
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern lounge chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions....
Mahogany
$27,500
H 46.46 in W 101.58 in D 20.28 in
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel
By Vittorio Valabrega
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega, decorative fireplace mantel, lacquered wood, plaster, glass, iron, Italy, 1930s This striking decorative fireplace mantel, presumabl...
Iron
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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