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Purple 1960s Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Purple
Purple 1960s Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Purple

Purple 1960s Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Purple

By Harvey Probber

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Purple 1960s Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Purple A striking and rare lounge chair designed by Harvey Probber in the 1960s, showcasing the timeless appeal of Mid-...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern High Back Purple Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern High Back Purple Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern High Back Purple Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The wingback chair is an icon of mid-century design and is the perfect lounge chair to kick back and read a book or have your morning coffee.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s
Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s

Six Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Purple Violet Wool, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Beech

Mid-Century Violet Purple Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Mid-Century Violet Purple Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Mid-Century Violet Purple Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Two Mid-Century Purple and Blue Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Two Mid-Century Purple and Blue Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Two Mid-Century Purple and Blue Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Saarinen Style Cocktail Chair with New Purple Upholstery
Mid-Century Saarinen Style Cocktail Chair with New Purple Upholstery

Mid-Century Saarinen Style Cocktail Chair with New Purple Upholstery

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Saarinen style dining or cocktail chair newly reupholstered in purple fabric with natural birch tapered legs. In otherwise original condition with visible wear consistent with...

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Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Slipper Chair, Purple Velour, Brass Legs
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Slipper Chair, Purple Velour, Brass Legs

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Slipper Chair, Purple Velour, Brass Legs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Queens, NY

"American Mid-Century slipper chair with crushed purple velour upholstery resting on four brass legs with stretchers connecting the front and back legs, ending in circular feet.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Purple Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Twelve Mid-Century Purple Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Twelve Mid-Century Purple Kangaroo Chairs, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair by Gaber, Steel & Purple Plastic
Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair by Gaber, Steel & Purple Plastic

Italian Mid-Century Modern Chair by Gaber, Steel & Purple Plastic

By Gaber

Located in Zohor, SK

Beautiful design chair by Gaber company produced in Italy in 1990s. The chair is newer design but very vintage look. The seat is made of dark purple plastic. The base is made of stee...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chair, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chair, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chair, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat an...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

Vintage Mid Century DAX Purple Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

These vintage mid century modern purple DAX bucket lounge chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced between 1965-1978.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Purple DAX Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
Mid Century Purple DAX Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

Mid Century Purple DAX Lounge Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

These vintage mid century modern purple DAX bucket lounge chairs were designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Eight Mid Century Shell Chairs, Purple Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Eight Mid Century Shell Chairs, Purple Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Eight Mid Century Shell Chairs, Purple Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wool, Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Shell Chair, Purple Woollen Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Shell Chair, Purple Woollen Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Shell Chair, Purple Woollen Velvet Alexander, Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech, Wool, Velvet

Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Six Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Six Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Six Mid Century Plum Purple Velvet, Walnut Wood, Heart Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Light Purple Amuleto Velvet JAR Chairs, Poland, 1960s

By Rajmund Hałas

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed in 1960s by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is jar type model. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat an...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Vintage Mid Century Purple DSX Side Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Vintage Mid Century Purple DSX Side Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

Vintage Mid Century Purple DSX Side Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Detroit, MI

These vintage mid century modern purple DSX side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller were produced between 1965-1978.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Modern Purple Vintage Rocking Chair Roland Rainer Vienna circa 1958
Mid Century Modern Purple Vintage Rocking Chair Roland Rainer Vienna circa 1958

Mid Century Modern Purple Vintage Rocking Chair Roland Rainer Vienna circa 1958

By Roland Rainer

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage rocking chair from lacquered beechwood in crazy purple color tone with a light brown oakwood seat.

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair
Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair

Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This rare, modernist wing chair was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s. It seamlessly combines classic aesthetics with functionality. The wide, profiled backrest ensures comfor...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Modern FM05 Wire Chair by Cees Braakman, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern FM05 Wire Chair by Cees Braakman, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern FM05 Wire Chair by Cees Braakman, 1950s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Comes with the original backrest and seat and both of them are re-upholstered with a purple Kvadrat fabric. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern FM05 wire chair is in very good original...

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Original Purple Fabric After Paul McCobb
Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Original Purple Fabric After Paul McCobb

Pair of Mid Century Lounge Chairs in Original Purple Fabric After Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in Deland, FL

The perfect amalgamation of luxurious materials and captivating shapes these exquisite arm chairs are the perfect seating for almost any space both home or office. The fabulous micro...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Purple Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Purple Mushroom Chairs, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Violet Blue Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Violet Blue Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Violet Blue Heart Cotton-Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. Chair was produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Cotton

Two Mid-Century Lavender and Blue Kangaroo Chairs Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Two Mid-Century Lavender and Blue Kangaroo Chairs Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Two Mid-Century Lavender and Blue Kangaroo Chairs Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair
Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair

Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic pair of Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs. Pair vintage vinyl purple barrel chairs. Studded around back. Tapered Angular legs. Dimensions: H: 29.5 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery

Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Purple Fabric Upholstery

By Knoll, Harry Bertoia

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

An iconic "Bird Chair" by Harry Bertoia for Knoll. The high back design is a modern statement but also practical by providing additional comfort when lounging. Per Knoll, "The Bird C...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs - Pair
Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs - Pair

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs - Pair

By Anton Lorenz, Thonet

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Anton Lorenz for Thonet Mid Century Chrome Tub Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.5 wide x 27 deep x 29.25 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance of...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Modern Design Robin Chair Set by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1950's
Mid-Century Modern Design Robin Chair Set by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1950's

Mid-Century Modern Design Robin Chair Set by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1950's

By Pierre Guariche

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Mid-Century Modern design Robin dining chair set of 2 by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, made in Belgium late 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Nicos Zographos Lounge Chairs
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Nicos Zographos Lounge Chairs

Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Nicos Zographos Lounge Chairs

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Pasadena, TX

Zographos Nicos Zographos The world`s most singular, severely elegant collection of contemporary furniture has been created by Nicos Zographos. He has produced more than 300 ki...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Halfa chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s. In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection. Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete up...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair Mid-Century Modern Jack Larsen Style Directional Sedgefield Swivel Chairs
Pair Mid-Century Modern Jack Larsen Style Directional Sedgefield Swivel Chairs

Pair Mid-Century Modern Jack Larsen Style Directional Sedgefield Swivel Chairs

By Sedgefield, Directional

Located in Wayne, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Eye-catching 360 Swivel Lounge Chairs By Directional Design for Sedgefield with a Paisley Jack Lenor Larsen Style Fabric .

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ward Bennett Swiveling Lounge Chair, Purple Fabric, Chrome Base
Ward Bennett Swiveling Lounge Chair, Purple Fabric, Chrome Base

Ward Bennett Swiveling Lounge Chair, Purple Fabric, Chrome Base

By Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century tub-form swiveling lounge / armchair with lightly patterned purple button tufted fabric upholstery, resting on a four leg brushed chrome pedestal base. (WARD BEN...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Eight Mid-Century Violet Blue Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid-Century Violet Blue Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid-Century Violet Blue Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 8 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Mid Century Violet Blue Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Four Mid Century Violet Blue Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Four Mid Century Violet Blue Cotton-Velvet Heart Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 4 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoro...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair
Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

Category

20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Rolling Swivel Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Baughman Style
Pair of Mid-Century Rolling Swivel Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Baughman Style

Pair of Mid-Century Rolling Swivel Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of mid-century rolling swivel lounge / slipper chairs, Baughman Style Low profile pair of rounded swivel chairs having ebony legs sitting on wheels. Newly re-upholstered in a f...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Original Vintage Butterfly Chair Black Metal Frame w New Purple Fabric Cover
Original Vintage Butterfly Chair Black Metal Frame w New Purple Fabric Cover

Original Vintage Butterfly Chair Black Metal Frame w New Purple Fabric Cover

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Butterfly Chair frame with contemporary fabric cover. The Butterfly Chair is one of the most iconic and reproduced designs of the 20th century. The simple design consists o...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Regency Purple and Gold Honey Bees Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Regency Purple and Gold Honey Bees Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Vintage Regency Purple and Gold Honey Bees Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Regency Purple Gold Honey Bees Chairs — pair of lounge chairs with rich purple upholstery and gold detailing for refined, statement interiors. Some fading to the arm rests and ma...

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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple
Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple

Pair of Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chairs by Herman Miller Purple

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The design of the Aluminum group chairs came from Girard's lament to Charles Eames that there was no well designed outdoor furniture when he was working with Eero Saarinen on the cre...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s

Midcentury Purple Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Halfa Chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s. In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection. Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete up...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Purple Upholstery
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Purple Upholstery

Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Purple Upholstery

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, oak, fabric, France, 1960s.  This lounge chair or snug loveseat has a Classic Guillerme & Chambron style. It is bulky yet elega...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chair - Set of 6
Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chair - Set of 6

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chair - Set of 6

By Directional, Paul Evans

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Paul Evans for Directional Mid Century Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 19.5 wide x 23 deep x 35 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 20...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Exquisite Set of Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli
Exquisite Set of Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli

Exquisite Set of Mid-Century Italian Dining Chairs by Eugenio Gerli

By Eugenio Gerli

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique set of high back dining chairs features a wonderful combination of stylish designer upholstery and unique wooden frames. Tapered legs, aluminium trim and the vintage fabr...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Purple Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti
Purple Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti

Purple Papillon Lounge Chairs by Guido Maria Rosati for Giovannetti

By Guido Maria Rosati

Located in Oirlo, LI

Upholstered in a rich, warm purple fabric, they bring a vibrant yet sophisticated touch to any interior, perfectly complementing modern, mid-century, or eclectic décor.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Stained Oak and Purple Wool
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Stained Oak and Purple Wool

Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Stained Oak and Purple Wool

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison lounge chair, wool, oak, France, 1960s A striking example of 1960s French design, this lounge chair by Guillerme & Chambron showcases thei...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1 out of 4 Mid Century Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John C. Portman
1 out of 4 Mid Century Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John C. Portman

1 out of 4 Mid Century Side Chairs from Entelechy Series by John C. Portman

By Saporiti

Located in Beograd, RS

SOLD PER PIECE! In this listing you will find 4 exceptionally rare Mid Century Modern Side Chairs or Armchairs designed by architect John C. Portman for Saporiti in 1974. A single-...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Sand Pink Purple and Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany 1960
Set of Four Sand Pink Purple and Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany 1960

Set of Four Sand Pink Purple and Red Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany 1960

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970
Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970

Maralunga lounge chairs in purple velvet by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1970

By Vico Magistretti, Cassina

Located in amstelveen, NL

Maralunga lounge chairs, original dark velvet upholstery. Vico Magistretti, Cassina, 1973. The backrest can be raised or lowered for total comfort. It won the Compasso d'Oro award ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Knoll Saarinen Relax Chairs, Set of Four
Knoll Saarinen Relax Chairs, Set of Four

Knoll Saarinen Relax Chairs, Set of Four

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Rochester, England

Experience the enduring appeal of mid-century modernism with the Saarinen Relax Chair, an iconic design by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Created from a desire to simplify and refine form,...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Memphis High Back Sculptural Chair with Red, Purple, and Sea Foam Cushions
Memphis High Back Sculptural Chair with Red, Purple, and Sea Foam Cushions

Memphis High Back Sculptural Chair with Red, Purple, and Sea Foam Cushions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Dutch, 1980's “Memphis” style chair is comprised of vividly colored geometric forms and and grounding, black frame and strikes a playful balance in its colors and shapes. Memphi...

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Milo Baughman Teal Zebra Velvet  Purple Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
1970s Milo Baughman Teal Zebra Velvet  Purple Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

1970s Milo Baughman Teal Zebra Velvet Purple Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The distinctive craftsmanship frame that give this piece a delightful mid century design, assuring a striking proportioned profile view from all angles.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sensational Pair of Late 20th Century Ultra-suede Upholstered Lounge Chairs
Sensational Pair of Late 20th Century Ultra-suede Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Sensational Pair of Late 20th Century Ultra-suede Upholstered Lounge Chairs

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Sensational pair of sculptural Elephant Chairs. This pair retains their original purple ultra-suede with some signs of wear-cleaning recommended. They measure 31"t x 31"w x 32"d wi...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Of Bouloum Olivier Mourgue Design Lounge Chairs
Pair Of Bouloum Olivier Mourgue Design Lounge Chairs

Pair Of Bouloum Olivier Mourgue Design Lounge Chairs

By Olivier Mourgue

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of colorful and Classic Mid Century Lounge Chairs. The original design by Olivier Mourgue ca. 1968.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Other

1950s Gio Ponti Style Purple Beige Mohair Velvet Floral Walnut Chairs, Set of 2
1950s Gio Ponti Style Purple Beige Mohair Velvet Floral Walnut Chairs, Set of 2

1950s Gio Ponti Style Purple Beige Mohair Velvet Floral Walnut Chairs, Set of 2

By Gio Ponti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1950s with this exquisite chairs set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibit...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Four Mid Century Modern Polished Chrome Dining Chairs
Four Mid Century Modern Polished Chrome Dining Chairs

Four Mid Century Modern Polished Chrome Dining Chairs

By Directional

Located in Hollywood, FL

The channeled upholstered seat above a chrome base.

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Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Chrome

4 Milo Baughman Chrome Chairs in Purple Upholstery
4 Milo Baughman Chrome Chairs in Purple Upholstery

4 Milo Baughman Chrome Chairs in Purple Upholstery

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 22 in D 21.5 in

4 Milo Baughman Chrome Chairs in Purple Upholstery

By Milo Baughman

Located in New Haven, CT

2 Set’s of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Barrel back modernist Chairs. Chromed steel frame with an ultra suede purple upholstery.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vioski New Century Modern Milo Lounge Chair in Andromeda Purple
Vioski New Century Modern Milo Lounge Chair in Andromeda Purple

Vioski New Century Modern Milo Lounge Chair in Andromeda Purple

By Jeff Vioski

Located in Vernon, CA

The look and classic lines of the Milo Chair will catch anyone’s eye. And it’s not just skin deep. The Milo Chair’s contoured back has reverse springing so it will never lose its sha...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester

Midcentury Purple Upholstered Chair and Ottoman
Midcentury Purple Upholstered Chair and Ottoman

Midcentury Purple Upholstered Chair and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 34 in W 34 in D 31 in

Midcentury Purple Upholstered Chair and Ottoman

Located in New Hyde Park, NY

Age appropriate wear. Measurements: Chair: 31" W x 34" D x 34" H. Ottoman: 31" W x 23" D x 19" H.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Orchid Purple
Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Orchid Purple

Vioski New Century Modern Tufted Tuulla Lounge Chair in Orchid Purple

By Jeff Vioski

Located in Vernon, CA

The Tuulla Chair takes the idea of tufting to a new level of comfort. The chair is “made” of tufts over an elegant and sophisticated form. With the lean of the chair and the tufted l...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

Danish Produced Cocktail Chair, 1950s, Orange and Purple Wool Upholstery
Danish Produced Cocktail Chair, 1950s, Orange and Purple Wool Upholstery

Danish Produced Cocktail Chair, 1950s, Orange and Purple Wool Upholstery

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Danish produced cocktail chair from the 1950s in orange & purple wool upholstery from Danish Kvardat Textiles. The legs of solid teak and in a good condition with minor wear, consist...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Director's Chair in Brass and Purple Calf Leather, France, Late 1970s
Director's Chair in Brass and Purple Calf Leather, France, Late 1970s

Director's Chair in Brass and Purple Calf Leather, France, Late 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

The original seat and back rest have been changed with new ones in purple pony-skin-like calf leather.  

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Cleo Baldon Purple Campaign Dining Chairs
Cleo Baldon Purple Campaign Dining Chairs

Cleo Baldon Purple Campaign Dining Chairs

Unavailable

H 33 in W 21 in D 22 in

Cleo Baldon Purple Campaign Dining Chairs

By Cleo Baldon

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Set of four Cleo Baldon purple velvet iron and oak campaign dining chairs. New upholstery. Seat height is 18". Arm height is 25".

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production
George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 32.68 in D 40.95 in

George Nelson Coconut Chair in Purple Vitra Production

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Hamburg, DE

Design by George Nelson 1955, produced by Vitra in 2006. Upholstery in purple leather.                  

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Metal Legs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Metal Legs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Metal Legs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous sculptural Italian armchair made by Arflex in the 1950s, thought to be designed by Marco Zanuso and recently upholstered in sensational Knoll velvet firefly in navy and silver.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Newly Upholstered Purple & White Animal Print Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Newly Upholstered Purple & White Animal Print Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Newly Upholstered Purple & White Animal Print Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Lawrence Peabody newly upholstered in purple and white animal print barrel back lounge chairs with newly lacquered wood frames.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pedro Friedeberg "Butterfly" Chair
Pedro Friedeberg "Butterfly" Chair

Pedro Friedeberg "Butterfly" Chair

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A really great example. Fully signed.

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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Classic Mid Century Armchair in the Style of Edward Wormley
Classic Mid Century Armchair in the Style of Edward Wormley

Classic Mid Century Armchair in the Style of Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Houston, TX

Classic Mid Century arm chair with walnut legs - recently recovered in Maharam Beam - a knockout chair.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool
Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool

Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool

By Danish Deluxe

Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU

Product Description Title: Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible for designing and manufacturing high-end Danish styled furniture with an Australian ...

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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet
8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet

8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet

Unavailable

H 42.92 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in

8 Romeo Rega Italian Brass Dining Chairs in Purple Velvet

By Romeo Rega

Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE

A set of 8 Romeo Rega brass plated dining chairs originally purchased in Harrods London. Dating back to the late 1970s this set are in very good condition and ready for a new lease o...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Oxford Chairs Model AJ 3273 by Arne Jacobsen
Oxford Chairs Model AJ 3273 by Arne Jacobsen

Oxford Chairs Model AJ 3273 by Arne Jacobsen

Unavailable

H 128 in W 47 in D 40 in

Oxford Chairs Model AJ 3273 by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Odense, Denmark

2 pieces Arne Jacobsen Oxford chairs Model 3272 with blue wool fabric from 1987. Used with patination, and a small wear hole on the side each. Five-pass foot - manufactured by Fritz...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"
Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"

Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"

Unavailable

H 28 in W 24 in D 36 in

Verner Panton "Easy Chair G"

By Verner Panton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Verner Panton "Easy Chair G" designed in 1973 and produced by Fritz Hansen.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Violet Chair with Velvet Seat and Seatback in Blue Color
Contemporary Violet Chair with Velvet Seat and Seatback in Blue Color

Contemporary Violet Chair with Velvet Seat and Seatback in Blue Color

By Francesco Soro

Located in Milan, Lombardy

The 'Violet' chair features a Minimalist design and is well conceived in its essentiality. The frame is made of metal and the upholstery is in velvet. The metal frame is curvy both i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair
Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair

Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 41 in W 26.5 in D 33 in

Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Beautiful Danish modern wingback lounge chair in new grey tweed upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs
Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs

Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs

Unavailable

H 27.66 in W 28.88 in D 28 in

Harvey Probber Lounge Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Slipper chairs Designed by Harvey Probber USA, circa 1960s Chrome and reupholstered in felt Measure: 27” H x 28” W x 28” D x seat 17” H. fabric sample available upon request

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Verner Panton Design Pair of Cone Chairs Vitra Blue Red Denmark Original Nehl
Verner Panton Design Pair of Cone Chairs Vitra Blue Red Denmark Original Nehl

Verner Panton Design Pair of Cone Chairs Vitra Blue Red Denmark Original Nehl

By Verner Panton

Located in Perchtoldsdorf, AT

Delightful pair of K1 cone chairs in blue and red designed by Verner Panton in 1958. They are wearing its original woven fabric in very good and comfortable original condition. The c...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair and Ottoman
Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair and Ottoman

Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair and Ottoman

Unavailable

H 35.83 in W 36.23 in D 27.56 in

Pierre Paulin Oyster Chair and Ottoman

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oyster chair and ottoman designed in 1958 by French designed Pierre Paulin for the Dutch company Artifort. Upholstered in dark lilac fabric, in the pictures looks more pink. Signed.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs
Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Unavailable

H 33 in W 23.25 in D 31 in

Webbed Scoop Lounge Chair with 'Compass' Legs

Located in Hudson, NY

Reminiscent of Jens Risom and Klaus Grabe this scoop lounge chair has a Classic look and feel. Unique compass or grasshopper legs support the scoop. Not the original webbing but not...

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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Easy Chairs
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Easy Chairs

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Easy Chairs

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 21.26 in

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Easy Chairs

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Panningen, N-Limburg

Set of two Danish modern easy chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Danish manufacturer Sibast Møbler. These comfortable, solid teak chairs feature a typical organic Arne Vodder design ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of lounge chairs by GAR, France 1950
Pair of lounge chairs by GAR, France 1950

Pair of lounge chairs by GAR, France 1950

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 27.96 in

Pair of lounge chairs by GAR, France 1950

Located in Wilnis, UT

A beautiful pair of lounge chairs manufactured by GAR in France around 1950. They have thin black lacquered metal bases with a beautiful, deep purple fabric upholstery. The fabric i...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Blue Chair
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Blue Chair

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Blue Chair

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Blue Chair

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings blue lounge chairs with original wood finish in excellent condition. Newly upholstered in a vibrant blue material.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Space Age Easy Chair by Enrico Walles for Romefa, Netherlands 1970
Space Age Easy Chair by Enrico Walles for Romefa, Netherlands 1970

Space Age Easy Chair by Enrico Walles for Romefa, Netherlands 1970

Located in Wilnis, UT

It’s eye-catching design with curved shapes gives it an outstanding appearance as well as a very comfortable seating experience. This amazing chair would make a perfect addition to a...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair
Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair

Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair

Unavailable

H 39.25 in W 33.75 in D 30.5 in

Distinctive Danish Modern Executive Chair

Located in Portland, OR

Impressive Danish modern power chair. Swivels 360 degrees on polished steel base. New foam throughout provides superior comfort. Newly upholstered in highest quality black leather...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Purple Mid Century Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic purple mid century chair available at 1stDibs. A purple mid century chair — often made from fabric, metal and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 439 options for an antique or vintage purple mid century chair now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer purple mid century chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A purple mid century chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made purple mid century chair over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Paulin, Artifort and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Purple Mid Century Chair?

Prices for a purple mid century chair start at $95 and top out at $39,151 with the average selling for $2,693.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.