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1980 Retro Designer Armchair from Simo Heikkila for Pentik with Ebonized Base
By Simo Heikkilä 1, Pentik
Located in Markington, GB
Designer armchair from Simo Heikkila fabrikant Pentik, Finland, 1980s. Stunning chairs out the
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 41.34 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Finnish Designer, Armchair, Walnut, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut and off-white fabric armchair designed and produced in Finland, 1950s.
Provenance
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Finnish Designer, Armchairs, Walnut, Fabric, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and off-white fabric armchair designed and produced in Finland, 1950s
Category
1950s Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
American Designer, Armchair, Oak, Metal, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A metal, oak and fabric armchair designed and produced by an American designer, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of (2) Designer Armchairs / Lounge Chairs Vintage Norway, 1970s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of (2) designer armchairs / lounge chairs vintage Norway, 1970s
Pair of exclusive vintage
Category
1970s Norwegian Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Spanish Designer Armchairs from 1950s, Set of 2
Located in PEGO, ES
A pair of very unique midcentury armchairs from the 1950s Spanish design, possibly from the
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Nice pair of Italian mid-century designer armchairs with blue velvet. Circa 1960. Perfect for
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1960s Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Paolo Pallucco "Lizie" Iron Designer Armchair 1984, Original Piece of Modern Art
By Paolo Pallucco, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Paolo Pallucco, 1984, Literature: Design Dasein, Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg 1987
Material used us black lacquered iron.
Category
1980s Italian Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Pair of modernist Baumann armchairs, France, 1970s/80s
By Baumann France
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Rare pair of designer armchairs by Baumann.
Manufacturer's label present.
France, circa 1970-1980
Category
1980s French Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Two Armchairs 1970s Italian Designer Alberto Orlandi
By Alberto Orlandi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two armchairs 1970s Italian designer Alberto Orlandi
Pair of 1970s steel, bronze and black leather
Category
1970s Italian Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Danish Armchair in Teak, Unknown Designer, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Balen, BE
Superbly designed and crafted armchair in teak with a seat woven in danish papercord. The designer
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s
Armchair with solid wood legs, made by an
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
"Spanish Armchair" by the danish designer Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair The Spanish Chair model BM2226 by the Danish designer Børge Mogensen, 1960s. The frame is
Category
1960s Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen.
Designet in the 1970s and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
Wood and leather armchair by the french designer André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair by French designer André Sornay, 1950s. Wooden frame, gray leather seat and back. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of "Wassily" Armchairs, Breuer (designer) Knoll (Manufacturer), Circa 1980
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful pair of “Wassily” model armchairs designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925. These armchairs are
Category
1980s Hungarian Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 31.11 in D 17.72 in
Pair or 1960s Paco Muñoz Designer Wood and Leather Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of 1960s Spanish Paco Muñoz designer wood and leather armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1970s
Armchair from the early
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Manhattan Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather
H 25.52 in W 40.36 in D 35.04 in
Original 1970s Designer Mid-Century Style Armchairs, Mid-Century Danish Chairs
Located in PEGO, ES
Pair of 1970s designer midcentury Scandinavian style armchairs, made of beech wood, reupholstered
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1970s Scandinavian Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Armchairs by Danish Designer Eriksen Svend Age Scandinavian Design
By Svend Åge Eriksen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
Located in Lyon, FR
Pair of armchairs by Danish designer Eriksen Svend Age of the years 1960. Structure in solid teak
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Cube Armchairs is a statement for itself. The Cube collection is a creation
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 25.01 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Wicker and Iron Armchair, Unknown Designer, Brazilian Midcentury Modern, c. 1955
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a free inspiration in one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.15 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Lobby Armchair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
by the renowned architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1970s. The chair's perfect proportions
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Club Armchair in the Style of British Designer Robin Day
By Robin Day
Located in Markington, GB
Mid-Century Modern club armchair in the style of British Designer Robin Day
Original Dutch 1960
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 23.63 in
Libro Armchair by Gianni Pareschi and Umberto Orsoni for Gruppo Dam, 1970
By Gruppo DAM (Designer Associati Milano), Gianni Pareschi 1
Located in Misinto, IT
Libro armchair designed by Gianni Pareschi and Umberto Orsoni for Gruppo Dam and produced by Gruppo
Category
1970s Italian Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 48.82 in D 48.82 in
American Designer, Arm Chairs, Pine, USA, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine armchairs or side chairs designed and produced in the US, c. 1960s.
Seat height 17”.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Italian armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
Italian armchair from the 1950s inspired by the designer Gio Ponti. This armchair has been
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Läckö Chair by Swedish Designer Ingemar Thillmark
Located in Kramfors, SE
“Läckö Hög” by Swedish designer Ingemar Thillmark. The armchair is manufactured by OPE furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Armchair, 1960s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Armchair chair produced by Stol Kamnik, designer Branko Uršic (rare), Slovenia. Age: 1960s. It is
Category
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Sapporo Armchair 1970
By Sapporo
Located in PARIS, FR
White looped weaving armchair by designer Sapporo for Mobil Girgi from the 1970s. This armchair has
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Textile
A Scandinavian Style Designer Solid Oak Armchair with a Laminated Back and Seat.
Located in London, GB
A Scandinavian style designer armchair. It is a well designed oak and teak armchair with nice wide
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 45.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
Mario Brunu armchair
By Mario Brunu
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair model "Rodica" by Italian designer Mario Brunu for Comfort, from the 1960s. The armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer), Kill International (Constructeur)
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius (Designer),Kill International (Constructeur)
wear and lack of
Category
1970s German Scandinavian Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Warren Platner armchair
By Warren Platner
Located in PARIS, FR
Chromed metal armchair by designer Warren Platner (1919-2006) produced by Knoll in the 1970s. The
Category
1970s Space Age Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Donghia Black Lacquered Designer Arm Chairs
By Donghia
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Donghia Black Lacquered Designer Arm Chairs W Freshly Upholstered Silk Cut Velvet Seats.
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1990s Italian Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Pair of 1970s Jan Vaněk Oak Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two designer Armchairs by famous Jan Vaněk. Good original condition. New straps.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mario Bellini armchair
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Amanta armchair by designer Mario Bellini. It was produced by C&B Italia in the 1970s. Fiberglass
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Jacques Hitier armchair
By Jacques Hitier
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of armchairs attributed to French designer Jacques Hitier, from the 1950s. They consist of
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of the danish designer Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair"
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair The Spanish Chair model BM2226 by the Danish designer Børge Mogensen, 1960s. The frame is
Category
1960s Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Designer Chairs, Bone, Black Leather, Brass
By James Mont
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pair of designer chairs with black leather seat cushions. Chairs are partly covered in
Category
1980s American Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Philippe Starck armchair
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
Chair model Pat Conley II by designer Philippe Starck for XO, from the 1980s. Gray anodized metal
Category
1980s French Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Dassi Armchair
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Catania, IT
Armchair with a marked Italian design from the 1950s that can be attributed to the famous Italian
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
ASKO Crinolette Armchair
By Artek
Located in Aachen, DE
Der Sessel wurde vom Designer und Innenarchitekten Ilmari Tapiovaara 1969 entworfen und ist ein
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Paulin F780 armchair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair F780, "Concorde" model, by French designer Pierre Paulin, from the 1960s. This armchair is
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Architectural Designer Desk Chair By Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Wood shows some wear. I think
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Geoffrey Harcourt leather armchair
By Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair 'F142' by designer Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. The seat and back are covered in black
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pierre Paulin Mushroom armchair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair model "Mushroom" by designer Pierre Paulin, edited by Artifort, from the 1960s. This
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Armchair
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
The Alky armchair is a design by Giancarlo Piretti, an Italian industrial designer known for his
Category
1970s European Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Armchair by André Sornay
By Andre Sornay
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
1950s armchair by French designer André Sornay.
Timber frame with upholstered drop in seat and drop
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gio Ponti ‘Triennale’ armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Item: ‘Triennale’ armchairs
Designer: Gio Ponti
Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo
Demensions: 41 7
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Brass
PIERRE CHAPO S10 Armchair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Forest, BE
Pierre Chapo was a reknown French furniture designer and craftsman. He was initially interested in
Category
1960s French Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Borge Mogensen: Pine Armchair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: A pine armchair with woven seagrass. Circa 1970's
Designer: Borge Mogensen
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Seagrass, Pine
Pair of Presidencial Armchairs
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, GB
Iconic pair of presidencial armchairs designer by Zalszupin for L'Atelier
Provenance: Private
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen «Seagull» Armchair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
Rare original armchair by Arne Jacobsen named and known as «Seagull» or as model «FR 3207», from
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Armchair by Eugenio Escudero
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Set of two armchairs, sculptural design by the Spanish designer and fervent admirer of Gio Ponti
Category
1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished armchairs with chromed flat steel frame and armrests in rosewood, designed by Illum
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern 1960, Four Teak Designer Bentwood Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning set of bentwood chairs, the chairs are in mint condition.
Measures: Seat height: 46 cm, height: 83 cm, depth: 50 cm, width: 61 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Teak
Pair of “Shell” Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler were influential Brazilian furniture designers who collaborated in
Category
1950s Brazilian Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Designer Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
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Retro Designer Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of retro designer armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all retro designer armchairs available were constructed with great care. Retro designer armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro designer armchairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell and Jorge Zalszupin each produced beautiful retro designer armchairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Retro Designer Armchairs?
Prices for retro designer armchairs start at $346 and top out at $49,000 with the average selling for $3,150.
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.
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