Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

British, b. 1935

When it came to creating his visually pleasing armchairs, lounge chairs and office chairs, designer Geoffrey Harcourt stuck to his design dictum: “First the person, then the chair.” The result? Mid-century modern furniture that was not only ergonomic and comfortable but artistic in form.

Born in 1935 in London, Harcourt’s artistic leanings began at an early age. In his youth, he attended the High Wycombe Technical School, followed by the High Wycombe School of Art, where he obtained a national diploma in design and a place to study at the Royal College of Art. After graduating in 1960, Harcourt left the United Kingdom. for Chicago, where he worked in industrial design until 1961. Then, he went to Copenhagen and worked with designer Jacob Jensen.

In 1962, Harcourt returned to the U.K. and began designing his first series of open-armed chairs for the Dutch furniture manufacturing company Artifort. His Space Age 042 Series lounge chair, designed in 1963, was an immediate success and launched Artifort into the international furniture market — like Olivier Mourgue’s low-slung Djinn chair, Harcourt’s seat was also prominently featured in Stanley Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Harcourt designed several other notable pieces for Artifort. These included his “500 Series” lounge chairs in 1967, the F140 swivel chair in 1970, and the undulating “Cleopatra” chaise longue also in 1970.

In addition to Artifort, Harcourt designed for several other furniture companies such as Dynamite Nobel, Mines and West, Trau of Turin, Hands of Wycombe and Steelcase Strafor. In his 70s, Harcourt retired from furniture design to focus on painting.

Harcourt’s furniture pieces have been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Design Council in London and Glasgow, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague. In 1978, he was awarded the title of Royal Designer for Industry by the Royal Society of Arts.

On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage Geoffrey Harcourt lounge chairs and other seating.

Creator: Geoffrey Harcourt

Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960's

$3,596

Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960's

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This very comfortable pivoting model 975 lounge chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's., It is just restored with new stunning Alpaca wool bouclé fabric. ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Steel

Restored Artifort F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt in Bouclé Fabric, 1970

$5,521

Restored Artifort F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt in Bouclé Fabric, 1970

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This iconic F518 lounge chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, is a highly sought-after example of refined mid-century modern design, celebrated for its scul...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

$4,077

Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort "F510" lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. This chair is manufactured in the 70's. Very solid wooden fra...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Bouclé, Plastic, Wood

508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$2,874

508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very cute and comfortable Lounge Chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 70's. It has a rotating metal foot. It has just been reupholstered with lovely bouclé fa...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$3,837

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Extremely comfortable Artifort F518 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. ...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$4,799

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Extremely comfortable Artifort F518 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. ...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

$3,115 / item

Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Looking for a statement piece that combines comfort with iconic design? This original Artifort F978 lounge chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in the 1...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Fabric

Postmodern Montana Armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1980s – Set of 4

$4,560 / set

Postmodern Montana Armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1980s – Set of 4

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Almelo, NL

Postmodern Montana Armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1980s – Set of 4 A striking example of postmodern design, this set of four Montana armchairs was created by renowned ...

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1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Wool for Artifort 1970s

$2,100 / set

Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Wool for Artifort 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Tilburg, NL

Geoffrey Harcourt pair of Swivel armchairs for Artifort. The Netherlands, 1970s. Comfortable pair of swivel armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt fo...

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Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 60s

$4,799 / set

Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 60s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable midcentury Artifort lounge chair, model F588, with Ottoman. This set is designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. It is has the o...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Leather

Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

$2,995

Mid Century Model F978 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable F978 Lounge Chair. This popular chair is designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's, this particular piece is fabricated in the late 90's. Th...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

$5,521

Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable midcentury Artifort lounge chair, model F588. This chair is designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. It is just reupholstered wi...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Leather

Midcentury F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$2,995

Midcentury F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort F510 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a lar...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

$2,754

Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's. It has a rotating foot. Original brown leather with nice patina.

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

042 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1963

$7,578 / item

042 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1963

By Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Melbourne, VIC

An iconic "042" lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. Known for its sculptural geometry and exceptional comfort, the 042 features Harcourt's signature wraparound s...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Set of 2 F585 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1990's

$5,400 / set

Set of 2 F585 Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1990's

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Amazing set of 2 very comfortable model F585 Lounge Chairs. This popular chair is designed by the famous Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 60's, this particular piece is fabricat...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$4,799

Mid Century F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Extremely comfortable Artifort F518 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with ...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Model 504 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$2,634

Model 504 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very cute and comfortable lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. It has a rotating metal foot. It has just been reupholstered with lovely Pierre Frey linen fabric. ...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

$4,691

Mid Century F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable midcentury Artifort lounge chair, model F588 Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. Just reupholstered with high quality leather and ...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Lounge Chair C610 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

$2,390

Lounge Chair C610 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Almelo, NL

Lounge chair C610 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, Netherlands, 1969 The rich, coffee brown leather is still in good condition with no significant blemishes, a beautiful patina,...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Leather, Beech

'F588' Armchair with Footstool by Geoffrey Harcourt Manufacturing Artifort 1960s

$4,210

'F588' Armchair with Footstool by Geoffrey Harcourt Manufacturing Artifort 1960s

By Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Milano, IT

Space age style swivel armchair with newly renovated footrest with fabric in shades of orange, foam padding and enameled metal base.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$4,799

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Extremely comfortable Artifort F518 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. ...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Artifort F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt in Leather, 1970's

$2,153

Artifort F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt in Leather, 1970's

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This iconic F511 lounge chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, is a true collector’s item that perfectly embodies mid-century modern elegance with contempora...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Artifort F141 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, Design 1972 (2000s Production)

$1,551

Artifort F141 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt, Design 1972 (2000s Production)

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

An elegant and exceptionally comfortable swivel lounge chair, model F141, designed in 1972 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort. This iconic design perfectly reflects Harcourt’s philos...

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Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

“Channel” Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s — 5 Available

$1,010 / item

“Channel” Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s — 5 Available

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Elegant and comfortable “Channel” chairs designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in the 1970s. These timeless mid-century chairs showcase Harcourt’s distinctive sculptural form...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

“Channel” Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s — 5 Available

$1,010 / item

“Channel” Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s — 5 Available

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Elegant and comfortable “Channel” chairs designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in the 1970s. These timeless mid-century chairs showcase Harcourt’s distinctive sculptural form...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Artifort F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt in Leather, 1970's

$4,318

Artifort F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt in Leather, 1970's

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

This iconic F518 lounge chair, designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in the 1960s, is a true collector’s item that perfectly embodies mid-century modern elegance with contempora...

Category

1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

$2,754

Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort F510 lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The ...

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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

$4,318

Mid Century F511 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair, model F511. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foa...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Desk or Office Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

$950 / item

Desk or Office Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice and comfortable desk or office chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1970s These swivel chairs are made with the best materials, they have a...

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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

$4,438

Mid-Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam. It is r...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Plastic, Wood, Fabric

Desk or Office Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

$950 / item

Desk or Office Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice and comfortable desk or office chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, The Netherlands, 1970s. These swivel chairs are made with the best materials, they have ...

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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

$4,438

Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very comfortable Artifort lounge chair. Designed by the famous English designer Geoffrey Harcourt in the 60's. The chair is just restored with new fabric and new foam. It is r...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Geoffrey Harcourt Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Plastic, Wood

Geoffrey Harcourt armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Geoffrey Harcourt armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Geoffrey Harcourt armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Geoffrey Harcourt were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Willem H. Gispen, UMS Pastoe, and Martin Visser. Prices for Geoffrey Harcourt armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $869 and can go as high as $5,537, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,539.