Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Armchairs
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining armchairs By Tomlinson, "Sophisticate" Collection USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut, with caned backs and vinyl upholstery Measures...
Cane, Walnut, Faux Leather
Pair of Curvaceous Caned Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous caned slipper lounge chairs designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1960s.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine original condition, this is a scarce walnut slipper chair with original cane back. Model no. 650 designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture Company, circ...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
John Lubberts - Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Cane, Walnut Slipper Chairs - Pair
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Mid Century Walnut and Cane Slipper Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27 wide x 24 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 13.5 inch...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
John Lubberts Lambert Mulder Tomlinson MCM Cane and Walnut Slipper Chair, Pair
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson midcentury Cane and Walnut Slipper Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 27 wide x 24 deep x 28.25 high, with a seat height of 17 inche...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$11,000 / set
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Toledo, OH
Set of 4 Tomlinson Sophisticate slipper chairs. Elegant chestnut Tomlinson lounge chairs.
Chestnut
Tomlinson Sophisticates Slipper Chair by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare Tomlinson slipper chair from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Walnut Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of cane and walnut slipper chairs from the Sophisticate line by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Tomlinson Bullhorn Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Muller
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful and rare set of Tomlinson slipper chairs from the Sophisticates line circa 1950's.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of 6 Cane Tall Back Pecan Mid-Century Modern Chairs Mint
By Drexel, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 cane tall back pecan Mid-Century Modern chairs mint! Natural organic Safari pattern upholstery.
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Henredon, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane, Burl
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chairs, Wood, Cane, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bleached wood, cane and beige velvet slipper chairs designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Velvet, Cane, Wood
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Wood, Cane, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached wood, cane and beige velvet slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Velvet, Cane, Wood
Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!
Hardwood
Set 6 Country French Ladder Cane Back Pegged Frames New Upholstery Dining Chairs
By Drexel, Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 6 Country French Tall Ladder Cane Back Pegged Frames New Upholstery Dining Chairs MINT! Solid rock sturdy set of chairs. New Houndstooth upholstery seats.
Hardwood, Walnut
Mid Century Modern 54" Coffee Table Set 4 Slipper Chairs Signed Tomlinson 1959
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Portland, OR
The cushions have just been professionally reupholstered with a very high quality mohair fabric, and the underside panels have also been skillfully replaced. The caning and upholster...
Wood
Tall Cane Back Down Filled Upholstery Seat Cushion Arm Chair Mint!
By Tomlinson, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tall cane back down filled upholstery seat cushion arm chair mint!
Upholstery, Walnut
Unavailable
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 24 in
Four Midcentury Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs, circa 1956
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Surprise, AZ
Four Mid Century Modern Vintage Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Club Chairs. These chairs are the bomb!
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Tomlinson Slipper Lounge Chair with Walnut Frame and Caned Back
By Tomlinson
Located in Stamford, CT
Tomlinson slipper lounge chair with walnut frame, caned back and saber legs, circa 1957.
Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 27 in D 23.5 in
Set of Four Modern Tomlinson Sophisticate Bullhorn Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Houston, TX
The back of the chairs have woven cane detail and lovely splayed rear legs.
Cane, Walnut
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H 28 in W 27.5 in D 23 in
1950s Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs Chestnut Cane Mid Century Modern
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of slipper chairs in chestnut and densely woven cane backs designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture Company.
Cane, Chestnut
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H 28.06 in W 27 in D 22.87 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, Tomlinson, US, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cane and white fabric slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, circa 1950.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut lounge chair with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions reupholstered in beige velvet.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of Curvaceous Caned Back Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Curvaceous caned back slipper chairs, designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair Tomlinson Sophisticates Cane Back Slipper Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of cane backed and walnut slipper chairs with ecru upholstered seats.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Pair of Tomlinson Rams' Heads and Hoofed Legs Empire-Style Armchairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Empire style barrel back armchairs by Tomlinson. Each chair has a pair of hand-carved ram's heads at the peak of the front legs which are dramatically shaped similar to actual ram hi...
Cane, Leather, Walnut
John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder Slipper Chair for Tomlinson 1950
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Hamburg, PA
An elegant Tomlinson model 650 slipper chair with custom purple leather cushion labeled "Furniture by Tomlinson, Tailor Made for Mr.
Leather, Cane, Ash
Pair of Tomlinson Arm Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Neoclassical style arm chairs designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson Furniture.
Wood, Cane, Fabric
Set of 4 Slipper Chairs John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched set of 4 wood and cane slipper chairs John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Asian modernist design, chairs retain they're original finish, nice overall condition,, mi...
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
A pair of walnut lounge chairs designed by John Luberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection. These are at the moment being sold C.O.M.. These need to be refurbished but are ...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Wingback Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Chicago, IL
Lounges by Tomlinson, generous curved head rail with caned back, rear saber legs.
Cane, Mahogany
A Slipper Chair by Tomlinson
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great slipper chair by Tomlinson. Note the wrap around back with rounded edges, nicely grained walnut.
Walnut, Cane, Upholstery
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H 31 in W 23 in D 23 in
Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut Curved Cane Back Dining Chairs Tomlinson Style
By Modern Manor Inc.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern walnut curved cane back dining chairs by Modern Manor Inc. Item features two armchairs, four side chairs, solid walnut wood construction, curved and can...
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Tomilson Sophisticate Line Slipper Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of midcentury slipper chairs with sculptural legs from Tomlinson's Sophisticate Line, c. 1958.
Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Pair of Tomlinson Sophistcate Slipper chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of matching slipper chairs with dark brown finish and cane backs. Original leather seats which show some signs of wear.
Wood, Leather, Cane
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H 28 in W 27 in D 26 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chair, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, cane and white fabric slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 27.75 in W 27.25 in D 23.25 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder, Slipper Chairs, Walnut, Cane, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut, cane and white fabric slipper chair designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder and produced by Tomlinson, USA, 1950s.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
A Pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Slipper Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion.
Chestnut, Upholstery
Pair of Tomlinson Cane Back Lounge/ Club Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual and handsome pair of cane back lounge/club chairs by Tomlinson, circa 1960's.
Fabric, Wood
Mid Century Cane Lounge Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of exquisite cane lounge chairs by Tomlinson. The chairs are in beautifully patinaed condition with some slight wear to the cane and wood, they have been reupholstered with ...
Cane, Wood
Tomlinson Sophisticate Slipper Chairs, a Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Raleigh, NC
An incredible pair of vintage slipper chairs in excellent restored condition. These have been rejuvenated with a satin black lacquer to contrast the original cane. New boucle upholst...
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Slipper Chairs with Caned Backs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Pair of curvaceous slipper chairs with generous seats, caned backs and brass detail; original velvet upholstery. Avantgarden Ltd. cultivates unexpected and exceptional lighting, furn...
Brass
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H 28 in W 27 in D 22 in
Four Mid-Century Tomlinson Sophisticate Caned Walnut Slipper Chairs, circa 1956
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Camden, ME
Four walnut slipper chairs with caned backs and vintage iridescent green cushion seats from the Sophisticate line for Tomlinson.
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane/rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chairs, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane or rattan braided backs and fabric cushions.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 22.8 in
John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, Slipper Chair, Cane, Walnut, 1950
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair Designed by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection, America, circa 1950. Listing created for one single chair. Other American designers of the era in...
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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H 28 in W 27 in D 22 in
Pair of Curvaceous Caned Back Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous caned back slipper chairs, designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
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H 28 in W 27 in D 20 in
Pair of Curvaceous Caned Back Slipper Chairs by Lubberts & Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of curvaceous caned back slipper chairs, designed by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson, American, circa 1950s.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1960's Curved Cane Back Occasional Accent Chairs, Pair
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Mid century modern cane back chairs boasting an interesting mix of Regency, Empire & mid 20th C. Modern design elements. Features include cradling comfort in the curved wa...
Cotton, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Regency Style Cane and Walnut Club Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
The barrel back features the original cane. The seats are upholstered in a light and dark blue striped fabric and a tapered, arched top removable cushion rests along the chair back.
Cane, Upholstery, Walnut
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H 28.4 in W 27 in D 23 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
A pair of walnut lounge chairs with original cane and fabric cushions. Designed by John Luberts and Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson collection.
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Tomlinson "Sophisticate" Slipper Chairs
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant Tomlinson lounge chairs. Caned back with loose seat cushion.
Chestnut
Pair of Tomlinson Slipper Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of elegant wooden slipper chairs by Tomlinson. Each chair has a curved back with a caned panel.
Cane, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Cane Slipper Chairs in Green African Fabric
By Tomlinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of chairs in the style of Tomlinson. Reupholstered in vintage African green stripe cotton fabric. Sold as a pair.
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 24.02 in
1950s Brown Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs by Lubberts or Mulder 'g'
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Walnut and cane, lounge chairs, Lubberts & Mulder, 1950s, USA.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in L 29.53 in
1950s Brown Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs by Lubberts and Mulder 'i'
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
American brown walnut and cane, lounge chairs, Lubberts & Mulder, 1950s, USA.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair of Caned Walnut Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson
Located in New York, NY
A pair of slipper chairs with a curved back and woven cane. Made of solid walnut. A stylish chair with generous seating. Vintage fabric in good condition.
Walnut, Cane
Cane Walnut Chairs by John Lubberts & Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Sarasota, FL
A stunning pair of Tomlinson chairs in good condition. Some wear to the wood and refinishing required. Cushions are not included.
Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
1950s Brown Walnut and Cane Lounge Chairs by Lubberts / Mulder 'f'
By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Walnut and cane, Lounge Chairs, Lubberts & Mulder, 1950s, USA.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$662Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$1,373 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$990 / item
H 18.5 in Dm 17.7 in
IDE Travertine Stone Side Table, 17.7Ø"x18.5"H - Accent, End Table, Coffee Table
Located in St Petersburg, US
IDE Table: a stunning piece that embodies the natural elegance of travertine stone. This table is crafted with precision and attention to detail, making it a unique addition to any ...
Travertine, Stone
Prismatic Opaline Pendant, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Prismatic Opaline Pendant Italy, 21st Century Large two part opaline glass pendant with brass hardware. 10.6”dia x 32”h (fixture) Ref. L3485 *4-6 Week Lead Time* *EU Wiring / Not UL...
Brass
$6,983 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$2,500 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$7,200 / item
H 14 in Dm 36 in
Grand Mid-Century Flush Mount Uplight Ceiling Lamp from Filmcasino Vienna, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
We are delighted to present this stunning bowl-shaped pendant light / uplight plafoniere / flush mount light fixture dating back to the 1950s. (Actually there were three pieces avail...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$2,485 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
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.
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.