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1970s Mid Century Recliner Lounge Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo [Mid Century Recliner Lounge Chair] Mid century recliner lounge chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

1970s Mid Century Recliner Lounge Chair
1970s Mid Century Recliner Lounge Chair
H 21 in W 31.5 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage reclining chair with tufted back and elegant walnut frame, perfect for adding Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Recliner
H 43 in W 28 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Reclining Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
optimal comfort in any setting. This Mid-Century Modern recliner is sure to add style and grace to any
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Near Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Reclining Elm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Near pair mid century Scandinavian Reclining elm chairs This mid century near pair of
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Elm

Mid-Century Brown Leather Tufted Reclining Club Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A Chesterfield style brown genuine leather Lazy boy reclining club chair. The classic and elegant
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Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Club Chairs

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Leather

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Reclining Arm Lounge Chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mid century modern walnut reclining arm lounge chair with footrest designed by Adrian
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Great pair of Italian mid-century reclining club chairs. Circa 1970. A fine addition to any home!
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Vintage 1970s Club Chairs

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Wood

Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century french mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

5 Stars Italy Patio Adjustable Reclining Sun-friendly Lounge Chairs Mid Century
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Outdoor Reclining Sun Lounge Chairs by Five Stars Italy offer a perfect blend of comfort and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival English Walnut Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
, this mid-19th-century English reclinable armchair is an exemplary piece for the discerning collector of
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Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for James Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman for James Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair This lounge chair measures: 29
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century reclining chair designed by Henry Walter Klein
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Berlin, DE
Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century Modern reclining chair designed by Henry W. Klein The chair has a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This metal reclining lounge chair is great for adding unique and comfortable seating to an outdoor
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair
Reclining Outdoor Lounge Chair
H 37 in W 28.5 in D 73 in
Danish Mid Century Reclining Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Las Vegas, NV
original, mid century gems, this is the chair for you. With some minimal leather restoration, foam and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy Reclining lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cherry

Midcentury Italian Modern Selig Chrome Reclining Recliner Lounge Chair
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Midcentury Italian modern Selig chrome reclining recliner lounge chair, circa mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1970s Mid Century Recliner Chair and Ottoman Styled After Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century chair and ottoman designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. This
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Recliner Stressless Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Ekornes
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous c1970 Stressless Lounge recliner with ottoman by Ekornes of Norway. Brown leather is in
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Alf Svensson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Alf Svensson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century walnut recliner lounge chair and ottoman designed by Alf Svensson and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Milo Baughman
By James Inc., Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Teak Frame Danish Style Reclining Lounge Chair by Guy Rodgers
By Guy Rogers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful mid century Manhattan reclining lounge chair by British manufacturer Guy Rodgers. A
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Mid-Century Black Leather Reclining Lounge Chair with Ottoman by M.Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid-Century black leather reclining lounge armchair with ottoman designed by Milo Baughman for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern 1970s Swivel Pod Chair Recliner with Faux Fur Arms
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Overman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Swanky vintage 1970s pod chair recliner updated with new faux fur arms. One of the arms had a rip
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Danish Modern Swivel Reclining Lounge Chair in Brown Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
swiveling base chair, reclining mechanism, and chocolate brown leather cushions. Very well cared for and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Midcentury Handmade Reclining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury reclining chair features classicly clean lines with modern comfort. Made from
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Midcentury Handmade Reclining Chair
Midcentury Handmade Reclining Chair
H 43 in W 29 in D 28.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Ekornes Stressless Style Leather Recliner
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
The most comfortable recliner ever made. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Locks in
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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Recliner Lounge Chair Ms68 by Madsen & Schubel
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an amazing MCM easy chair designed by Madsen and Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Recliner by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful mid-century recliner was designed by Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggin
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Teak Reclining Chairs for Advance Design by John Boné
By John Boné
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully made Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Danish Teak Reclining Lounge Chairs for Advance
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with tubular
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Mid Century Walnut Recliner by Folke Ohlsson for Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This mid-century walnut recliner was designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Dux in Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Midcentury Recliner Lounge Chair circa 1970
By Ekorness, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Unique reclining cantilevered lounge chair made of bent wood. This chair also swivels 360'. Green
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Midcentury Italian Reclining Pair of Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1970s vintage lounge chair in original white fabric from the 1970s the chair reclines when
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Italian Midcentury pair of Reclining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian 1960s pair of reclining chairs. Chairs are refurbished and reupholstered in blue velvet
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Folke Ohlsson "Profile Reclining Lounge Chair
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Folke Olhsson Manufacturer: Dux Möbel AB Era: 1960s Materials: Beech, Wool Measurements: 38.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Beech

Vintage Thayer Coggin Recliner Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage Thayer Coggin recliner lounge chair.
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Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Leather Reclining Chair & Ottoman by Thomasville
By Dux of Sweden, Thomasville
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish modern design adjustable recliner chair with ottoman by Thomasville. the ottoman is 20x20x19.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood, Plywood

Mid-Century Ekornes Stressless Brown Leather Recliner or Lounge & Ottoman Medium
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Philadelphia, PA
upholstered in same brown leather and teak-plywood base as recliner. Signed in many locations on the chair and
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2010s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Ib Kofod-Larsen Sculpted Reclining Lounge Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made arm chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig. Features reclining back, sculpted arms and a
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

20th Century Italian Polished Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair by ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian recliner chair, Poltrona Relax made of hand crafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chairs, 1960s, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, GB
An original, early pair of Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chairs, designed in the late 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Ekornes Stressless Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ekornes Stressless reclining lounge chair and ottoman. Elegant mid century Scandinavian design with
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Late 20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Natuzzi Brown Leather Reclining Chair With Footstool
By Natuzzi
Located in London, GB
A Natuzzi Italia reclining chair with a matching footstool, upholstered in a luxurious brown
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Set of Folke Ohlsson Reclining Lounge Chairs
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two adjustable reclining lounge chairs and footrest newly upholstered in boucle type of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Italian white metal reclining garden chairs, 1950s
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Italian fifties reclining garden chairs, Italy 1950s. Elegant classic yet modern design made from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - The wooden part has been refurbished - 2 pieces available - height of seat 42 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Oak

1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 30.32 in
Leather Recliner Lounge Club Chair by Leathercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Mid-Century Modern Leathercraft
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Early Eames Alu Group Recliner Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an early Alu Group Recliner Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Extremely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Italian Midcentury Reclinable Lounge Chair or Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable lounge chair or chaise longue. This extremely comfortable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Italian Midcentury Reclinable Lounge Chair or Armchair, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable lounge chair or chaise longue. This extremely comfortable
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Italian Bamboo and Black Leather Sling Reclining Campaign Chair, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Italian adjustable reclining campaign folding chair in lacquered bamboo, original black leather
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Brass

Original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chair, 1960s, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in London, GB
A rare original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chair, designed in the late 1950s and produced
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Sculpted Castle Chairs, Europe Ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern furniture have been mainly designed for the urban home in mind. With sleek
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Modern Teak Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern reclining lounge chair and ottoman manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Folke Ohlsson Reclining Lounge Chair + Ottoman In Oak
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Berkeley, CA
Measurements: Chair: 30″ wide x 30″ deep x 38" tall, Seat: 18" tall, Ottoman: 17" wide x 17" deep x 13.5" tall
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Linen, Oak

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Recliner Chair Mid Century For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic recliner chair mid century available at 1stDibs. Each recliner chair mid century for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Your living room may not be complete without a recliner chair mid century — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each recliner chair mid century bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made recliner chair mid century over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Ib Kofod-Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Recliner Chair Mid Century?

Prices for a recliner chair mid century start at $495 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $2,900.

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.

Questions About Recliner Chair Mid Century
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.